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How well do you know the Olympics? Take our quiz

World Aug 5, 2016 9:00 AM EDT

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Larisa Epatko produces multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. She has reported in places such as Iraq, Pakistan, Haiti, Sudan, Algeria, Guantanamo Bay, China, Vietnam, South Korea and Ireland.

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