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Rio Torch Relay Day 87: Torch Continues Through Rio de Janeiro

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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The Olympic Torch Is Officially In Rio de Janeiro!

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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British Swimmers Make Final Olympic Preparations In Brazil

Adam Peaty and his British Olympic teammates are currently training just 40 minutes outside of Rio.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Australia Chasing WR in Women’s 400 Free Relay

As we head into the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Australia looks like the team to beat in the women’s 4×100 free relay. This year, the Aussies have 3 women under 53 seconds, with Cate Campbell (52.06), Bronte Campbell (52.58), and Emma McKeon (52.80) sitting 1st, 2nd, and 4th in the World Rankings.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 85: Four 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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Rio Torch Relay Day 84: Ilhabela, An Island Off the Coast 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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NBC Reportedly Requesting Change To Order Of Parade Of Nations

According to Brazilian newspaper Agora São Paulo, NBC, which holds the broadcasting rights for the Olympic Games in the United…

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Brazil Releases Criteria for World Short Course Championships

The Brazilian Swimming Federation (CBDA) has released its qualification criteria for the 2016 World Short Course Championships, which will be held in Windsor, Canada from December 6th-11th…

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Photo Vault: Brazilian Olympic Team Training Camp in Sao Paulo

Get a peek inside the Brazilian Olympic training camp in Sao Paulo with Satrio Sodre (and Henrique Rodrigues, pictured above).

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Aussies To Move Into Village This Week As Stress Tests Continue

Rio organizers reportedly have 630 people ‘working around the clock’ to ensure that the 3600 apartments contained in the village will all be ready with less than 2 weeks to go until the Games’ opening ceremony.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Men’s 4×100 Free Relay

At the past 2 Olympic games, one of the major headlines has been the rivalry between Team USA and France in the 4×100 free relay. While the rivalry continues this summer, a new team is in the mix.

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Rio Torch Relay Day 83: New & Old Olympians Carry Torch 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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Rio Torch Relay Day 82: Four Cities In Southern 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 2016 Olympic Preview: Japan Primed For 1-2 Finish In Men’s 400 IM

The Japanese combo of Kosuke Hagino and Daiya Seto will look to end the Americans streak of five straight Olympic gold medals in the 400 IM.

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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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