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9 AugustThe all-conquering USA womenÕs artistic gymnastics team Ð led by Simone Biles, and boasting the talents of Gabrielle Douglas, Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian Ð dazzled on day four, securing gold in front of an expectant crowd at Rio Olympic Arena. Later, their compatriot Michael Phelps continued his own gold rush in the pool, winning the 20th and 21st titles of his storied Olympic career.Elsewhere, there were celebrations at both ends of the age scale as 20-year-old South Korean fencer Park Sang-young became the youngest Olympic menÕs ŽpŽe champion in 116 years, and Phillip Dutton became the USAÕs oldest Olympic medallist since 1952 by winning individual eventing bronze at the age of 52. PicturedPark Sang-young (KOR) celebrates winning gold in the menÕs ŽpŽeDAY4RIO 2016OLYMPIC REVIEW 31