Win with Olly’s Medal Run!

The 2016 summer Olympics are in full swing! Watching the Olympic Games is fun, but getting involved is even better. Don’t worry — you don’t have to catch a last-minute flight to Rio! Poki, an international free gaming portal, has released Olly’s Medal Run game just in time for you to win the gold.

Here at Athletics Weekly, we’re immersed in the world of track and field. Olly’s Medal Run lets players compete in four sports, all of which take place on a completely unconventional track. There are hurdling rounds, football challenges, boxing matches, and swimming bouts. Despite the individual differences between each part of the competition, the most important aspect is that you run like the wind.

Olly is an adorable athlete and he’ll play for the country of your choice. In addition to the UK, there are 23 teams from every part of the globe. Customise Olly as a male or female competitor, and wear the colours of the Brazilian flag, join Canada’s squad, or try to win gold for Japan. There are also fun uniforms, including a colourful cupcake costume and giant maraca. Kids and older athletes can find the perfect combination of style and pride in their outfit.

As for the actual athletic competition, each event has its own challenges. During Olly’s Medal Run, your goal is to keep moving across the track. In the style of other award-winning endless runner games, the upcoming course is randomly generated. So it’s impossible to plan ahead and know what’s coming next.

The hurdling event is our favourite (for obvious reasons). When Olly sees the hurdles section coming up, he will put on his track shoes. Then, it’s all about timing. You don’t have to press any buttons to run, but you do have to jump at the correct moments. Precisely time each hurdle to clear it and maintain top speed. If you jump too early or too late, Olly will fall and be penalised. Too many penalties end your chances of …

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