Thursday Afterschool Special: Clean Sweep

Gold, silver, and bronze!

Yesterday's U.S. Olympic highlight was without a doubt three Americans sweeping the medal podium in the women's 100m hurdles. Brianna Rollins took gold with a time of 12.48 seconds, followed by teammates Nia Ali (12.59) and Kristi Castlin (12.61). It was the first sweep of the event ever and the first time the U.S. women took all three medals in any track and field event.

Yesterday's best Olympic photos

Competitors in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.

Usain Bolt and Andre de Grasse of Canada having a little fun as they cross the finish line first and second, respectively, in their 200-meter qualifying heat.

Bronze medalist Kristi Castlin (left), gold medalist Brianna Rollins (center) and silver medalist Nia Ali of the United States celebrate after sweeping the 100-meter hurdles.

U.S. hurdlers Kristi Castlin, Brianna Rollins and Nia Ali hug after sweeping the 100-meter hurdles.

Australia's guard Patty Mills (left) collides with Lithuania's power forward Paulius Jankunas during a quarterfinal basketball match.

Evan Jager of the United States shows his satisfaction over winning a silver medal in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.

Kabwe Johnson of the U.S. competing in the hammer throw.

Action at the Equestrian Jumping team event.

Ashton Eaton of the U.S. in the 100-meter dash of the decathlon.

Ashton Eaton in the decathlon long jump.

Germany's Timo Boll eyes the ball as he serves in the men's team bronze medal table tennis match.

Brooke Crain of the U.S. in a seeding run in the women's cycling BMX.

The U.S. vs. Hungary in water polo action.

Yordani Garcia of Cuba competes in the Decathlon Long Jump.

Competitors in a heat of the 5,000-meter run.

Jeremy Taiwo of the U.S. competes in the Decathlon Long Jump.

Ezekiel Kemboi of Kenya competes in the 3000-meter Steeplechase Final.

Switzerland's Martin Fuchs riding Clooney takes part in the team jumping competition.

Suzann Pettersen of Norway lines up a putt on the 16th green during the first round of women's golf.

iarhei Kalamoyets of Belarus winding up in the hammer throw.

A Brazilian soccer player celebrates a win over Honduras.

Nando de Colo of France is blocked by Spain's center Pau Gasol.

Athletes train before the BMX cycling seeding phase runs at the X-Park BMX venue in Deodoro during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Russia's Evgeniya Ivanova (left) and Italy's Aleksandra Cotti vie for the ball during a water polo semifinal.

Katie Ledecky's hero's welcome

Don't flinch

Chicken wearing pants

A chicken wearing pants goes for a short jog.

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