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Rio Olympics: Mellouli targets third straight gold

Tunisian long distance swimmer Oussama Mellouli says it would be a dream come true if he were to win a third straight Olympic gold in Rio.

07/08/2016

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Winds, security and more doping scandals leave Rio Olympic organisers struggling

07/08/2016

Brazil

Another Day in Sporting Paradise: being a fan at Rio 2016

Sunday – day two of the Olympics – saw fans continue their Rio routine, heading off to their chosen event, in the Brazilian sunshine.

07/08/2016

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Temperatures and spirits high as the Rio Olympic Games begin

Both temperatures and spirits soared in Rio on the first day of the 31st summer Olympics.

07/08/2016

Sport

Britain's Adam Peaty sets world record in heats

06/08/2016

Brazil

The Olympic Refugee Team: A beacon of hope in Rio

For the first time ever, an entire refugee team made up of athletes of different nationalities is taking part in the Olympics.

06/08/2016

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Are you safe in Rio? Foreign visitors speak out

Up to half a million foreign visitors are descending on Rio for the Olympics, despite concerns over crime, pollution, the Zika virus and the threat of terrorism.

06/08/2016

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Carrying a torch for Rio 2016 Summer Olympics

Former Brazilian volleyball player Isabel Barroso Salgado posed with the Olympic torch at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, ahead of the Games’ official opening…

06/08/2016

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Police and protesters clash in Rio anti-Olympic showdown

Protesters set fire to the Brazilian flag in Rio ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday, angry at a spectacle they feel has nothing to do with them.

06/08/2016

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Rio welcomes the world in spectacular Olympic opening ceremony

There were magical scenes at Rio’s Maracana Stadium as the first Olympic Games ever held in South America officially got underway on Friday.

06/08/2016

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Fireworks on and off the pitch as the Rio Olympics officially open

The world witnessed an explosive opening to the Rio Olympics, with fireworks inside and protests outside the Maracaña stadium.

06/08/2016

Sport

Five athletes tipped to shine in Rio

Chris Froome will lead the Great Britain team as he bids to emulate the feat of compatriot Bradley Wiggins in the Olympic cycling road race on Saturday.

05/08/2016

Brazil

How much does it cost to host an Olympic Games?

Brazil has not had the easiest of run-in as the opening ceremony approaches for the XXXI Olympiad.

05/08/2016

Sport

Legends Bolt and Phelps bidding to make history in Rio

The Rio 2016 Olympic games are now upon us and all eyes are already on Usain Bolt as the Jamaican sprinter prepares to defend the 100m, 200m and sprint relay titles he won in Beijing in 2008 and in Lo

05/08/2016

Sport

Martina Hingis is back

Switzerland’s Martina Hingis announced she was looking forward to competing at the Rio Olympics, which will be her first Games since 1996.

05/08/2016

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Security tight ahead of Rio 2016 opening ceremony

Security measures at the Rio 2016 Olympic games are in place ahead of Friday evening’s opening ceremony.

05/08/2016

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Does the Zika virus really threaten the Olympic Games?

Fears that athletes will contract the Zika virus at Brazil’s Olympic Games won’t go away.

05/08/2016

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Rio gets arty for Olympics!

Street artists are bringing a whole new meaning to painting the town red in Rio, with striking creations celebrating the Olympics

05/08/2016

Brazil

Let's get the party started! Rio readies for Olympic Opening Ceremony

Samba rhythms are in full swing in Rio de Janeiro, with the Olympic torch almost ready to enter the famed Maracana football stadium to get the Games officially underway on…

05/08/2016

Brazil

Drama in Rio as fans faced marathon queues to pick up pre-bought tickets

The opening day of the Rio Olympics was supposed to be a time of celebration, glory and drama.

05/08/2016

Brazil

Removing Rousseff - Dilma comes a step closer to impeachment

A Brazilian Senate impeachment committee has voted to put the country's suspended president on trial

04/08/2016

Brazil

271 Russian athletes cleared to take part in Rio Games

Russian Olympic Committee head Alexander Zhukov announced 271 Russian athletes will take part in the Rio Games amid the country’s unfolding doping scandal.

04/08/2016

Sport

Growing concerns ahead of Rio Olympics

Organisers were still frantically rushing to prepare venues just ahead of the first Games on the South American continent.

04/08/2016

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Brazilian Senate committee votes that Rousseff should stand trial

A Senate impeachment committee has voted to put suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on trial for her alleged manipulation of the government budget to increase public…

04/08/2016

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Brazil: can the Olympics boost a country in limbo?

The Olympic torch may have arrived in Rio, but it does not seem to have ignited much joy in Brazil.

04/08/2016

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Brazil: Protests follow the Olympic torch parade

The Olympic torch was paraded through the streets of downtown Rio de Janeiro as the flame neared the end of its journey under a strong police presence.

04/08/2016