2016 Rio Olympics

August 12, 2016 to August 21, 2016
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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The New York Times:

Less than 6-months after the Games, many sites have been abandoned despite government promises there would be "no white elephants" left behind. One local complained, "The government didn't have the money to throw a party like that, and we (the taxpayers) are the ones who have to sacrifice."

World Athletics:

Harting says that when his brother won in 2012 he told himself he was going to do it too and throw ever farther.

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Nation:

The author says the problems that went down in Rio are "a microcosm of Kenya today."

The Nassau Guardian:

Miller is the Bahamas 200m NR holder and would have likely been a medal threat, but she did not run the 200 at the trials so was only selected for the 400.

Deadspin:

While Muslim women competing in sports while fully covered were celebrated as progress, Muhammad is a practicing Muslim who competed uncovered and got little attention for it.

Citizen Digital:

“I understand they are looking for me, they want to arrest me. I will issue a statement (Tuesday). No, no, no (quit) for what reason?

Nairobi News:

Her father pleaded to the Kenyan president to give him power so he could watch his daughter compete.

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