These Were the 5 Most-Talked About Moments of the Olympics
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The Olympics were full of broken records, heartwarming moments, and inspiration. From Michael Phelps breaking a 2,000-year-old record to Usain Bolt's unforgettable finish-line smile, the Olympics were also inspirational Instagram material. According to the social network's own statistics, these were the top five moments from the Games that users interacted with most. If you're looking for the most liked photos from the Olympics, we've got you covered as well.
When Usain Bolt won gold for the third consecutive year in the men's 100-meter sprint.
Usain Bolt's victory was monumental because he won his third gold, but he also won the internet with his hilarious finish-line grin.
When the #FinalFive from the US won all-around gold in the women's gymnastic final.
Since the Olympic gymnastic all-around competition squad will be four members deep instead of five, the American team took to calling themselves the #FinalFive. They won the all-around competition by an unprecedented eight-point lead.
When Michael Phelps won his twenty-third gold medal in the 4 by 100-meter medley relay.
Michael Phelps supplied a priceless meme to the internet during a prerace warmup, but his greatest feat was definitely beating the record for most individual medals set in 152 BC.
When Katie Ledecky won gold in the women's 800-meter freestyle and broke her own record.
For the second consecutive Olympics, Katie Ledecky won the 800-meter freestyle. The 19-year-old swimmer also crushed the world record, which she set, in the event.
When Simone Biles won individual gold in the women's all-around gymnastics competition.
Simone Biles won her fifth gold medal of the Games when she won the women's all-around competition. The silver medal went to her teammate, Aly Raisman.