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11 AugustFans felt a sense of dŽjˆ vu sweep across Rio on day six, as a number of Olympic dynasties were extended.At the iconic Sambódromo, Chang Hye-jin became the eighth South Korean to win the women’s individual archery title in the last nine Games.Elsewhere, Simone Biles became the fourth successive American gymnast to win the women’s individual all-around title, Great Britain’s track cyclists won a third men’s team sprint title in a row, and New Zealand’s Eric Murray and Hamish Bond defended their men’s pair title on the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.Another potential dynasty began at the Deodoro Stadium, as Fiji’s men beat Great Britain in the rugby sevens final to secure the NOC’s first-ever Olympic medal. “When we wake up tomorrow,” said Fijian captain Osea Kolinisau, “it’ll dawn on most of us that the achievement… will be a part of our history back home.”LeftGreat Britain’s women’s hockey team after scoring against ArgentinaBelowSimone Biles (USA) on the balance beam at Rio Olympic ArenaDAY6RIO 2016OLYMPIC REVIEW 33