RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Some people, like Usain Bolt, make everything look easy. Others, like Sandra Perkovic and Christian Taylor, insist on the tough road.
Perkovic escaped early elimination twice in as many days before producing clutch, last-ditch throws to win the women's discus.
Taylor fundamentally changed his triple jump technique — changing his lead-off foot — and it paid off.
Both Perkovic and Taylor successfully defended their titles from London 2012.
Bolt is doing even better, seeking a third consecutive 200-meter title at the Summer Games. He's already won the 100 three times.