In the moments before the start of the 1,500 metres at the Rio Olympics Kiwi middle distance runner Nick Willis will call upon his

WATCH: Michael Conlan's Olympic dream was crushed in controversial circumstances. He's unleashed on the judges, Russia, and Vladimir Putin.

Heart throb Zac Efron made an appearance in Rio much to the delight of Team USA's gymnasts

Twins Anna and Lisa Hahner enjoyed a moment they'll never forget when they crossed the finish line. It got them in trouble.

An athlete has suffered a frightening injury in Rio - and then came the moment nobody was there to help her.

For women's 470 pairing Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie, winning gold in London four years ago wasn't enough.

She's matched her childhood inspiration Danyon Loader, now Lisa Carrington wants to win a third gold medal.

Despite now having four world championship titles and two Olympic golds under her belt, Lisa Carrington has not lost an ounce of motivation.

Lisa Carrington headlined the Kiwi effort on day 11 of the Rio Olympics, with the sailors also enjoying a successful day.

Here are some Olympic moments that captured the hearts of fans worldwide.

Critics of South African middle-distance runner Caster Semenya claim she has an unfair advantage.

The despair early on should now be replaced by a sense of optimism for the remaining six days of competition.

Irish boxer Michael Conlan has personally contacted Vladimir Putin demanding some answers after his controversial exit from Rio 2016. Despite

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have capped off a dominant four years in the 49er class, sewing up the gold medal with a race to spare.

Never before has a member of the male species wished for a smaller manhood. Until now.

WATCH: New Zealand sailor Sam Meech has secured New Zealand's first bronze medal of the Rio Olympics after finishing third in the Laser class.

WATCH: Kiwi kayak queen Lisa Carrington 'stoked' as she powers her way to back-to-back Olympic gold medals.

Problematic poles haven't stopped Eliza McCartney from soaring into the pole vault final at the Rio Olympics. The 19-year-old

Fu Yuanhui's latest admission about how her period affected her performance has seen her win even more respect.

Kiwi sprint cyclist Sam Webster has won his heat to advance to the next round of competition in the men's keirin

Nick Willis has stormed home over the final 50 metres of his heat in the 1500m to automatically qualify for the event's semifinal.

WATCH: Runner Nikki Hamblin makes headlines around the world after showing true Olympic spirit in helping a fellow competitor after they both fell in the 5000m.

Despite being on Olympic debut, Australian high jumper Brandon Starc already has a legion of international fans and he has his name to thank for it.

From sexism to sportsmanship to Muhammad Ali boxing, here are six Olympic oddities you may have missed.

It has been a while since New Zealand last claimed a medal at the Rio Olympics but, don't despair, that should change overnight.

Here are some of the strangest rules you might see in action at this year's Olympic games.

A strong finish to New Zealand's Olympic campaign is in store - and the medal rush is set to begin tonight.

WATCH: The winners at the Rio Games have been handed strange and brightly colored figurines. What are they?

A Ukranian athlete's flirty pre-practice dance at the Rio Olympics has gone viral.

The greatest Australian moment of Rio 2016 may have just gone to a non-athlete, thanks to a Usain Bolt photo so perfect it's sparked a global meme frenzy.