Olympians at the White House
Athletes who participated in the Olympic games in Rio were honored by President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony on September 29, 2016.
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Athletes who participated in the Olympic games in Rio were honored by President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony on September 29, 2016.
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Photos from the gold and bronze men’s beach volleyball matches at the Rio 2016 Olympic games.
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Usain Bolt advanced to the final for the 200 meters with the fastest time of the year and is one win away from his eighth Olympic gold medal.
Bolt ran 19.78 seconds, pushed all the way by Canada’s Andre de Grasse in the lane beside him, in the second of two semifinal heats at Rio. He earns an automatic place in Thursday’s final. De Grasse finished in 19.80 seconds to advance. –Associated Press
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Photos from gymnastics, swimming, basketball, badminton and table tennis events on Thursday at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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Photos from men’s and women’s swimming events on Wednesday at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Christina Tkacik 0 Comment Americas, World favelas, Olympics, Rio 2016 Olympics
The world’s attention is naturally focused upon the athletes at the Rio 2016 Olympics. But in the shadows of the bright lights of the games is a country facing deep political unrest and social inequality.
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Photos from the artistic gymnastics women’s team final at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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It’s been nearly 90 years since Haiti earned a medal at the Olympic Games. But Haitian Olympic swimmer Frantz Mike Itelord Dorsainvi is aiming to break that dry spell. Swimming barely exists as a sport in Haiti, where there are few pools. Many Haitians, even some who fish for a living, never learn how to swim. More →
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While opening ceremonies are Friday, Rio 2016 Olympics competition began today with matches in women’s soccer. Meanwhile, other athletes held practices, team welcoming ceremonies were held, and the Olympic torch neared the end of its journey.
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Athletes compete for an Olympic spot in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon through July 10.