Rio’s water not to be blamed for rowers’ illness
August 19, 2015
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Rio’s water not to be blamed for rowers’ illness

One U.S. boat got tipped into the water during the event and one rower went…

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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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Rio Olympics: one year away and mayor says all will be ready
August 14, 2015
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Rio Olympics: one year away and mayor says all will be ready

There are debates over whether Olympics are good for cities or burdensome vanity projects, but…

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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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US Rowing investigating illnesses at World Junior Championships at Rio Olympic
August 11, 2015
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US Rowing investigating illnesses at World Junior Championships at Rio Olympic

Rio de Janiero’s troubles seem to be just beginning after its water is to blame…

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13 rowers take ill after races in Rio de Janeiro
August 11, 2015
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13 rowers take ill after races in Rio de Janeiro

The regatta took place just a week after The Associated Press published an independent five-month…

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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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Rowers ill after Rio rowing event, report says
August 10, 2015
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Rowers ill after Rio rowing event, report says

Speaking at the end of the World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, where swimming finals usually…

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Williams sisters pull out Wimbledon doubles
July 1, 2015
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Williams sisters pull out Wimbledon doubles

It was a mark of her desperation that she let out a loud “c’mon” after…

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