Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Rio 2016 Olympic Preview: Campbells Look To Go 1-2 In Women’s 100 Free

Newly-minted World Record Holder Cate Campbell of Australia is the one to beat in the women’s 100m freestyle event at the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Rio Olympic Medal Ceremonies Have 3 Styles: Traditional, Pop, & Cool

Check out the 3 different medal ceremony styles set to highlight the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Aussies Run Into Plumbing, Electrical Problems At Olympic Village

From Aussie’s Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller, “Due to a variety of problems in the Village, including gas, electricity and plumbing I have decided that no Australian Team member will move into our allocated building.”

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Horton Threatens Sun Repeat In M 400 Free

The men’s 400 freestyle at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games looks like it’ll bring a lot more competition than the field in 2012, with 8 men already under 3:45 this year.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 81: Praia Grande, São Vicente, Santos & Guarujá

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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America Joins Australia In Olympic Time Zone Practical Preparations

With their fancy sunglasses and blackout curtains, Australia isn’t the only swimming nation to bring timezone effect-combating gear to the…

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Rio Torch Relay Day 80: Torch Closes In On City of São Paulo

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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First World Record Attempt in Olympic City

  The first world record attempt in the Olympic City will be made days before the Opening Ceremonies even begin–…

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Previously Suspended Rio Anti-Doping Lab Receives Accreditation

WADA announced today that the Rio lab that was previously suspended has been given its accreditation back in time for the Games.

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Follow the 2016 Brazilian Olympic Team on Twitter, Instagram

Follow the 2016 Brazilian Olympic roster during their road to Rio!

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Rio Torch Relay Day 79: Campinas, Limeira, Rio Claro & Americana

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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Rio Torch Relay Day 78: Torch Continues Through São Paulo

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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Rio Torch Relay Day 77: Five More Cities In São Paulo

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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Santo Condorelli Enjoys Reconnecting With Lopez at Paraguayan Camp

PARAGUAY – In the heart of South America, Canadian swimmer Santo Condorelli adjusts to the local weather as he trains…

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Full List of South American Swimmers Competing in Rio

As the Rio Opening Ceremonies draw ever closer, new Olympic rosters are being finalized and published seemingly everyday.  Here, thanks…

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