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Olympic Roundup: Men's singles final

Aug 21, 2016

Malaysia has capped its most successful Olympic outing ever with a silver medal in the men's badminton singles. 

This, after Datuk Lee Chong Wei was beaten by China's Chen Long 21-18, 21-18 in the final. 

Chong Wei's silver means Malaysia have 5 medals at the Rio Games, 4 silver and a bronze from badminton, diving and cycling. 

This is compared to the 2-medal haul at the previous Games in London. 

Meanwhile, hosts Brazil have won gold in Men's football after beating Germany 5-4 on penalties.

The match went to a shootout after it ended level at 1-all at the end of extra time. 

Over in track and field, South Africa's Caster Semenya took gold in the women's 800 metres event. 

Mo Farah earned a gold for Britain in the men's 5 thousand metres. 

The US won the women's 4x400 metre relay, ahead of Jamaica and Great Britain.