The full spectrum of emotions were laid bare in Rio on Day 10 of the Games as Team Ireland endure more highs and lows.
Oliver Dingley and Thomas Barr enjoyed days to remember, but Katie Taylor's title defence ended in her first outing.
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The defending lightweight champion lost to Mira Potkonen in her opening bout on a split decision that outraged Ireland head coach Zaur Antia, who insisted afterwards that "she won the fight".
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In badminton Scott Evans' Olympic journey also came to an end as Denmark's world No 4 Viktor Axelsen proved too strong for the Irishman in the last 16 of the men's singles.
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Elia Viviani's gold medal hopes seemed to have vanished in a tangle of legs and carbon fibre after a crash during the finale of the men's omnium but the Italian recovered to claim an emotional victory.
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Gymnast extraordinaire Simone Biles had to settle for bronze on the balance beam as she lost her chance to become the first woman to win five golds at the one Games.
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Barr strode into the semi-finals of the men's 400m hurdles after a composed performance in his heat - and was made to regret not bringing more socks...
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Annalise Murphy must wait until 5pm today to see whether she'll make the podium after the medal race was repeatedly put back on Monday due to unsuitable weather conditions before being postponed at 8.15pm.
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Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern remain well positioned to qualify for their medal race after finishes of 13th, 7th and 13th left them in seventh place in the 49er standings.
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Dingley made history by reaching the semi-finals of the 3m individual springboard.
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Saskia Tidey and Andrea Brewster look set to miss out, however, after 19th, 6th and 19th-placed results left them in 12th place overall.
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Germany beat the United States 2-1 to make the women's hockey semi-finals, with New Zealand joining them after a 4-2 dismissal of Australia.
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Sara Treacy has had a disappointing run in the 3000m steeplechase final finishing 17th.
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Kildare's Judy Reynolds completed a memorable week for Irish Dressage on the world stage, with an 18th place finish in the Olympic Grand Prix Freestyle to Music final with the gelding Vancouver K.
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Egyptian judoka Islam El Shehaby was sent home after refusing to shake the hand of Israeli Or Sasson following the end of their bout.
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Shaunae Miller flung herself across the line to win the women's 400m gold.
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Kenya's David Rudisha stormed to victory in the 800m final, retaining his title with a devastating final-lap sprint.
