RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) " The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):11:05 a.m.MEDAL ALERT: NEW ZEALAND WINS GOLD IN MEN'S PAIR ROWINGNew Zealand rowers Eric Murray and Hamish Bond have defended their Olympic gold and extended their winning streak in the men's pair. Gymnast Biles hopes to add an individual all-around gold to her collection of three world championship titles and a team Rio gold. Phelps, competing Thursday evening in the 200-meter individual medley, is looking for his 22nd Olympic gold medal. In the first medal race of the Rio regatta, defending Olympic champion Germany held off Australia at the finish line to win gold in the men's quadruple sculls. The lone Brazilian in the 60-man field was chosen to hit the opening tee shot at the Olympic Golf Course in a proud moment for the sport.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 11, 2016 07:38 UTC