Dirty water at Olympics ‘not a big problem,’ says swimming president Maglione
August 14, 2015
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Dirty water at Olympics ‘not a big problem,’ says swimming president Maglione

The Rio 2016 Olympic Games celebrated its one year countdown in a samba, bossa nova…

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IOC rules out viral testing of Rio’s Olympic waters
August 14, 2015
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IOC rules out viral testing of Rio’s Olympic waters

“Nawal El Moutawakel, capping a week in Rio, gave a glowing assessment on Wednesday of…

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Rio Olympic official: No glanders risk at equestrian
August 12, 2015
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Rio Olympic official: No glanders risk at equestrian

Brazilians wouldn’t expect anything less. Brazil is not a country where everything is delayed and…

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IOC: Rio’s polluted waters will be fine
August 10, 2015
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IOC: Rio’s polluted waters will be fine

Unsafe levels of viruses and bacteria were recorded in the water, according to an independent…

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Olympic Athletes to compete in ‘basically raw sewage’
August 5, 2015
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Olympic Athletes to compete in ‘basically raw sewage’

“The worldwide Sailing Federation continues to address concerns and is taking steps to ensure the…

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Rio’s polluted waters will be fine for Olympics: IOC
August 4, 2015
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Rio’s polluted waters will be fine for Olympics: IOC

A report by the human rights group accuses Rio police of disproportional use of lethal…

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Olympics committee to test Rio’s Olympic water venues for viruses
August 3, 2015
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Olympics committee to test Rio’s Olympic water venues for viruses

“It’s an event taking place in the streets, so it’s bound to be a bit…

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Rio Olympic athletes risk serious illness from polluted water
August 2, 2015
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Rio Olympic athletes risk serious illness from polluted water

An Associated Press investigation has revealed that the waters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil are…

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IOC: ‘No concern over Rio water standards’
August 1, 2015
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IOC: ‘No concern over Rio water standards’

With the recent water sight inspection conducted in Rio de Janeiro, it looks like athletes…

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Olympic water in Rio may be ‘unfit’ for athletes
August 1, 2015
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Olympic water in Rio may be ‘unfit’ for athletes

Paratriathlete stands on the shore of the Copacabana Beach during a training session, in Rio…

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