Rio 2016: Gold for Biles, GB history for Whitlock

Simone Biles' superb Rio Olympics continued as she clinched a third gold medal of the Games in the women's vault, while Max Whitlock made history for Great Britain by claiming two titles.

Teenager Biles was tipped for glory before heading to Brazil and the American had already delivered on that promise by topping the podium in the team and all-around events.

And the 19-year-old confirmed her status as one of the poster girls of the Games with a dominant victory in the vault on Sunday, becoming the first woman from United States to take victory in the event at the Olympics.

After scoring a 15.900 on her first attempt at a difficulty rating of 6.3, Biles produced a sensational second attempt that yielded a score of 16.033, giving her an average of 15.966.

"I feel very excited, because having gone to worlds [World Championships] and having two silver and a bronze [in the vault], it means a lot to me," she said.   "It's something I wanted so badly, so I just tried to keep a good mind going into vault."

Paseka Maria of Russia was the penultimate competitor and had put the pressure on with an average of 15.253, and she took the silver medal ahead of Switzerland's Steingruber Giulia.

In the men's floor, Whitlock again etched his name into the British record books by winning gold and becoming the nation's first medal winner in the event.

Whitlock, who on Wednesday won Britain's first all-around gymnastics Olympics medal in 108 years courtesy of a bronze, earned a score of 15.633.

Brazilian pair Diego Hypolito and Arthur Mariano were second and third respectively, while Japanese legend Kohei Uchimura, who has two Rio golds already, placed fifth.

And there was more joy for Whitlock on the pommel horse as he pipped fellow Briton Louis Smith to top spot.

Whitlock scored 15.966, as Smith - who also took silver in the event at London 2012 - was consigned to second place with 15.833, while Alexander Naddour (15.700) claimed bronze for USA.

Rounding off the gymnastics action, Russia's Aliya Mustafina defended the gold medal she won in the uneven bars four years ago.

A score of 15.900 was enough to edge Madison Kocian (15.833) of USA, while Germany's Sophie Scheder (15.566) claimed bronze.