Will Brazil Be Ready For Summer Olympics? The Athletes Weigh In

Will Brazil Be Ready For Summer Olympics? The Athletes Weigh In

By Lourdes Garcia-Navarro

In Brazil, the countdown has begun for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Brazilian organizers say everything is on track, but concerns persist over the water quality for some of the events.

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