Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay visits paradise of dunes and lagoons in Lençóis Maranhenses
Torch races through National Park in northeastern Brazil on quad bike, and visits lighthouse, lagoons and fishing villages
Waking dream: sleep consultants help prepare athletes to chase late-night glory at Rio 2016
Artificial light and adjusted eating habits among other tactics used by athletics, swimming and volleyball competitors
‘Drone Week’ promises new views of Rio 2016 venues and exclusive insights into emerging technologies
Organised by Olympic partner GE from Monday to Friday in Rio, event will examine developments in data analytics, healthcare, power and lighting
Gabbymoji: gymnastics star Gabby Douglas unveils new app full of girl power
First African-American woman to win Olympic individual all-round title releases dozens of emojis depicting her signature moves and empowering messages
Olympic Torch kindles flame of love: torchbearer Romeu proposes to girlfriend during relay
Romeu asked for hand of unsuspecting girlfriend Samya in midst of Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay in northeastern Brazil
New faces join forces with Olympic champions in USA beach volleyball team for Rio 2016
Olympic legend Kerri Walsh Jennings has her heart set on winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive Olympic gold
From one football star to another: indigenous striker sends message to Neymar
Ismael Suzawre, who top scored at World Indigenous Games and led Xerente people to victory, carries Olympic Torch
Olympic champions surprise fans by delivering first Rio 2016 tickets in person
Volleyball and beach volleyball idols Giovane Gávio and Sandra Pires hand deliver Games tickets to two fans of the sports
Italian volleyball starlets give Rio a taste of what's to come at Olympic Games
Miriam Sylla and Paola Egonu among twentysomethings in action at Grand Prix event in Barra Olympic Park
Olympic refugee team: prolific marathon runner Yonas Kinde finally able to compete at Olympic Games
The Ethiopian who has won many races in Europe has thus far been unable to prove himself at major competitions due to his lack of citizenship
