Rio 2016 Olympics - Latest news, medal table, schedule, winners, pictures - Mirror Online (original) (raw)

The games of the XXXI Olympiad were awarded to Rio in 2009 and will be the first South American city to ever host the summer games. Beginning on August 5, the games will feature 28 sports, including rugby sevens and golf for the first time.

BBC coverage will bring you all of the Rio Olympics action. Check back here for the Rio 2016 Olympics schedule, timetable, results and latest news updates.

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