The 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro have ended but they have given us some amazing moments to cherish. India's women athletes, from PV Sindhu's sensational silver to Sakshi Malik's barn-storming bronze, provided an inspiring narrative. Here, in photos, are some of the best performances from female athletes at these Games.
Almaz Ayana (Ethiopia)
Castor Semenya (South Africa)
China women's volleyball team
Deng Wei (China)
Germany women's football team
Inbee Park (South Korea)
Katie Ledecky (United States)
Katinka Hosszu (Hungary)
Nicola Adams (Great Britain)
Simone Biles (United States)
United States sweep the women's 100 metre hurdles
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