Best of Rio Olympics: Athletes in slow motion (23 images)

Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad of the United States, right, competes in the Women's Team Saber semifinals against Russia's Yana Egorian in a multiple exposure photo at Carioca 3 Arena at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 13, 2016. The United States lost 45-42 to Russia and will now compete with Italy for the bronze medal. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI..

Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad of the United States, right, competes in the Women's Team Saber semifinals against Russia's Yana Egorian in a multiple exposure photo at Carioca 3 Arena at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 13, 2016. The United States lost 45-42 to Russia and will now compete with Italy for the bronze medal. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI..

Pandelela Rinong Pamg is a blur in slow motion as she competes in the Women's 10m Platform Diving Final in Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 18, 2016. Ren Qian of China won the gold Si Yajie of China the silver and Meaghan Benfeito of Canada the bronze. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

Canadian cycling coach Craig Griffin cheers on the women cycling team during the Women's Team Pursuit Qualifying round at the Rio Olympic Velodrome during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 11, 2016. Canada qualified for the next round with a time of 4:19.599. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI..