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2016 Olympic Games

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World Aug 16

Olympic highlights from Day 10: Photo finish at the track

By Larisa Epatko

World Aug 15

Day 9: Simone Biles and Usain Bolt rise above the rest in Rio

Here's a look at Sunday's highlights and lowlights from the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

By Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako

World Aug 05

How well do you know the Olympics? Take our quiz

What's the name of the 2016 Rio Olympics mascot? Which country has attended every Olympic Games? Test your brain power and stamina by taking our 10-question quiz.

By Larisa Epatko

World Jun 21

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Is Putin responsible for the IOC’s banned-athlete loophole?

Last week, the IAAF voted to ban Russia’s track and field team from competing at the Rio Olympics because of a widespread doping program. Tuesday, the International Olympic Committee upheld the ban, but added a loophole of sorts: the banned…

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World Jun 03

Team Refugee to debut at Rio Olympics

In an unprecedented move, 10 refugees from four countries will compete on a team of their own in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

By Dominique Bonessi

Apr 29

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Rio Games preparations the ‘worst’ ever, says IOC vice president

By Talia Mindich

International Olympic Committee vice president John Coates said Brazil's preparations for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro were the "worst" he had ever seen.

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