Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Rio Torch Relay Day 67: Seven Cities In Eastern Rio Grande do Sul

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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Carter Joins Bovell In Representing Trinidad & Tobago In Rio

USC Trojan Dylan Carter joins countryman George Bovell in representing Trinidad & Tobago this summer in Rio.

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Seven Latin American/Caribbean Swimmers Confirmed to Compete in Rio

Seven swimmers from Latin America and the Caribbean recently secured their spot to compete at the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics….

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NIH to Conduct Zika Virus Study Among U.S. Olympic Team Members

In response to concerns about the Zika Virus, which has caused speculations about health risks at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the National Institute of Health will fund a study to monitor potential infections among members of the U.S. Olympic Team.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 66: São Lourenço, Camaquã, Guaíba & Porto Alegre

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 Deploys Extra 3,000 Soldiers for Olympic Security Ahead of Games

There will be an extra 3,000 troops added to the already 18,000 for security and protection during the Games this August.

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Rio 2016 Paralympic Medals to Feature Technology for Visually Impaired

The Paralympic Medals at this summer’s Olympic Games will feature some slick technology to aid the impaired to know which medal they won.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 65: Five Cities In Southern Rio Grande do Sul

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 2016 Warm Up Pool Enclosure Ready For The Olympic Games

After the Maria Lenk Trophy served as a test event for the 2016 Games, it was determined that the outdoor warm up pool had issues with mosquito infestation. The new cover around the warm up pool should relieve the athletes of some of their concern, as it will help to keep mosquitoes out of the area.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 64: Encantado, Lajeado, Santa Cruz and Santa Maria

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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Watch: Music Video Released For Official Theme Song of Rio Games

Watch the music video for the official theme song of the Rio Olympic Games by Brazilian DJ duo Tropkillaz.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 63: Four More Cities In Rio Grande do Sul

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 Mayor Says Security “Terrible”, As AOC Awaits Action

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) is still awaiting for Rio organizers to respond to its request for additional security measures to be taken during this summer’s Games.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 62: Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina

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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A Month Before the Games, the Serbian Team Arrives for Training in Rio

Despite the fact that the Olympic Games are still a month away, Serbia recently landed in Rio to begin training at the Olympic Pool.

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