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Rio Receives 2016 Olympic Games

The International Olympic Committee voted to award the 2016 Olympic Games to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, today, Oct. 2.

This will be the first time a South American city has hosted the Games. The Pan American Games were held in Rio in 2007.

 

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The International Olympic Committee voted to award the 2016 Olympic Games to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, today, Oct. 2.

This will be the first time a South American city has hosted the Games. The Pan American Games were held in Rio in 2007.

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