The men's road race gets underway near the Eiffel Tower. Photo: AFP/ODD ANDERSEN
A silver medal for retiring Olympian Emma Twigg was among the highlights of day eight of the Games.
Here are some of the best photos.
Emma Twigg rushes to embrace Karolien Florijn after the Dutch rower pipped her to the finish line in the women's single sculls final. Photo: AFP/OLIVIER MORIN
Emma Twigg has a quiet moment after her silver medal-winning performance in the women's single sculls. Photo: AFP/OLIVIER MORIN
Emma Twigg chats to Karolien Florijn after the race. Photo: AFP/OLIVIER MORIN
Emma Twigg and bronze medallist Viktorija Senkute, of Lithuania, hold Karolien Florijn aloft on the winner's podium. Photo: AFP/BERTRAND GUAY
Josh Armit in the men's windsurfing semifinal. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images
Veerle ten Have in the women's windsurfing semifinal. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images
Ryan Fox tees off on the 14th hole during day three of the men's individual golf tournament. Photo: Getty Images/Andrew Redington
The peloton in the men's road race approaches the Palace of Versailles. Photo: AFP/TIM DE WAELE