USA's Ashton Eaton competes in the Men's Decathlon Long Jump during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 17, 2016. / AFP / Johannes EISELE (Photo credit should read JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images)JOHANNES EISELE/Getty Images

Olympic Track and Field 2016: Live Results and Highlights from Aug. 17

Bleacher Report Olympics StaffAug 17, 2016

With some of the biggest stars in athletics on display, the Wednesday evening session at the 2016 Rio Olympics was an absolute show.

Usain Bolt (Jamaica) strolled to a victory in his 200-meter semifinal heat, continuing his quest for career gold No. 8. Justin Gatlin (United States) failed to reach the final, but LeShawn Merritt qualified.

Meanwhile, the USA's Ashton Eaton won his 400-meter heat and leads after the first day of the decathlon.

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In the women's long jump, American teammates Tianna Bartoletta and Brittney Reese claimed gold and silver, respectively. Jamaica's Elaine Thompson earned a gold in the 200-meter run, edging out Dafne Schippers (Netherlands) and Tori Bowie (United States).

The women's 100-meter hurdles final completed the night, and the United States swept the podium. Brianna Rollins, Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin finished in that order.

Bleacher Report provided live updates throughout the events. Please add your thoughts in the comments section.