Neymar's goal in the penalty shootout catapulted Brazil to Olympic gold medal glory but the Brazilian striker was determined to switch the focus to Jesus. He wore a headband which read: "100% Jesus" when he took to the podium and shared the above Instagram post with the caption: "To you, all honour and glory."
Jamaica's Yohan Blake
Yohan Blake prays after the men's 4x100m relay final in Rio. Reuters
Yohan Blake proved prayer has a place on the podium when he put his hands together and took time to thank God after winning gold in the men's 4x100m relay. Blake also demonstrated that he doesn't only turn to God when things are good, following his defeat in the men's 200m final, Blake wrote on Instagram: "I just want to give God thanks. He works miracles no matter what the outcome...I will never lose faith no matter what the circumstance is, no matter what happens. God is always by my side."
Fiji's Rugby Sevens Team
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As their national anthem played, various members of the team held their hands out in prayer. After their win, Fiji's first Olympic medal, the team gave all glory to God.
The record-breaking swimmer's feats in the pool aren't the only barriers she's interested in breaking. Simone has been open about her faith and giving thanks to God for her achievements as well.
Jamaica's 4x100m men's relay team
Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake, Nickel Ashmeade and Usain Bolt celebrate after winning gold in the 4x100 men's relay final. Reuters
After what Usain Bolt says will be his final Olympic race, the victorious Jamaican 4x100m relay team join together in prayer.
USA's Abbey D'Agostino
Hamblin and D'Agostino embraced after the race. Reuters
Abbey D'Agostino's kind gesture captured the hearts of spectators around the world. In response to questions about her bold display of Olympic and Christian spirit, she said: "God prepared my heart to respond in that way." Along with Nikki Hamblin, the New Zealand competitor that she helped up after a fall, D'Agostino received the prestigious Pierre de Coubertin medal. The rare award is given to those who show tremendous sportsmanship during the Games.
Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro
Del Potro prays after Olympic quarterfinals win Reuters
Juan Martin del Potro prayed openly after his win in the tennis men's singles quarterfinals. He went on to take the Olympic silver medal in the competition.
The Christian Institute (CI) has warned that attempts to unify decades of equality legislation in Northern Ireland may have unforeseen consequences for religious liberty in the province.
