Dylan Carter won here yesterday at the Rio Olympics, giving Trinidad and Tobago’s swimming world a boost.

The 20-year old Carter, making his first appearance at an Olympic Games, won Heat 4 of the Men’s 100 metres freestyle event at the Barra Aquatics Centre.

Incessant rain played havoc with many of the scheduled Olympic events yesterday as athletes and spectators struggled with the awful windy and rainy conditions that prevailed throught the day here in Rio. The weather caused massive interruptions in both the transport system and the logistics for athletes and officials.