Rio 2016

Official Russian Swimming Roster For Rio Approved

Among those cleared are a total of 32 swimmers who will be competing at the Games. Both Vlad Morozov and Nikita Lobinstev were given clearance to compete after both being named as part of the “disappearing positives” program revealed in the McLaren report on systematic Russian doping.

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First Female Emirati Olympic Swimmer chosen as Flag-Bearer

18 year old Nada al Bedwawi, the first female Emirati Olympic swimmer, has been chosen to be the flag-bearer for…

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Chile to Send Two Swimmers to Rio

The Chilean Olympic Committee announced has announced that two swimmers will be representing Chile in the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 60: Foz Do Iguaçu

The torch relay continued its journey through Parana on day 60, visiting the city of Foz Do Iguaçu

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Rio Torch Relay Day 57: Paruaguaçu Paulista, Marília, Assis & Londrina

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 56: Nova Andradina, Alvares Machado & Bataguassu

The Olympic torch relay finished up in Mato Grosso do Sul and moved into São Paulo on day 57.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 55: Itaporã, Sidrolândia, Rio Brilhante & Dourados

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 54: Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul

The Olympic torch moved into the city of Camp Grande on day 54 of the torch relay.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 52: Várzea Grande and Cuiabá

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

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Rio Torch Relay Day 51: Porto Velho, Rondônia

Day 51 of the Olympic torch relay went into Porto Velho, Rondônia.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 50: Rio Branco, Acre

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

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Brazilian Health Minister: “No Scientific Grounds” To Move Olympics

Brazilian Health Minister Richard Barros said there are “no scientific grounds” for relocating the upcoming Olympic Games on Friday.

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Brazilian President Opens Olympic Aquatics Stadium (Video)

Take a look at the insider view of where the best swimmers in the world will be competing in Rio.

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Four Months Out, Half of Tickets For Rio Remain Unsold

With many problems going on in Brazil only half of the tickets for the Rio Olympics have sold thus far.

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Aussie Swimmers To Serve Self-Imposed Ban From Rio’s Opening Ceremony

“It’s something a lot of athletes love to march in it but at the end of the day they are there to compete,” says Australia’s Chef de Mission, Kitty Chiller, regarding the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony.

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