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Olympic Games: Day 16 round-up

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There was drama on the last day of the Olympics as Israeli marathon runner Zohar Zmiro collapsed at the finish line and was taken away in a wheelchair for medical assistance.

Zmiro, who was born in Ethiopia, was illl during the run, but determined to finish. He placed 81st in 2:34:59.

He collapsed at the finish line and received medical treatment before being taken away in a wheelchair.

Israel's Women's Rhythmic Gymnastics finished eighth in the Team final with a score of 53.400.

David Blatt was the only Israeli to win a medal at the 2012 London Olympics after guiding Russia to bronze in the Men's Basketball third place playoff.

They beat Lithuania 81-77.

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