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• Rio 2016: Olympics lacks people, sanity and champagne reception for Supernova

  11-08-2016 00:25
  
  A horse flown in on a specially adapted private plane to an event where no one is watching proves what we have known for some time – the world has gone mad
  
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• London 2012 Highlights

  06-03-2018 00:27
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  16-02-2018 16:42
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• Team GB brings some Rio magic to Heathrow as our Olympic heroes touch down

  23-08-2016 23:43
  
  The home Games four years ago might have been perfect, but it didn't have a homecoming
  
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• Rio 2016: Wrong Chinese flag used for second time during medal ceremony

  23-08-2016 12:52
  
  'Apparently there is no supervision and checking system at the Rio Olympics,' says a former Chinese official
  
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• Ryan Lochte scandal: Americans write messages of apology at Rio International Aiport

  22-08-2016 22:29
  
  A white board was set up for those who wanted to leave their thoughts before leaving the city
  
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• Ryan Lochte dropped by Speedo after Rio 2016 'robbery' incident

  22-08-2016 17:30
  
  The decision came after the US suffered embarrassment and shame
  
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• The government thinks Team GB's Rio performance shows how Brexit can be a success

  22-08-2016 01:13
  
  Business Secretary Greg Clark says the country's sporting success can be used as 'template' for Brexit – but did not say how
  
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• Ethiopian marathon runner could go to jail for anti-government finishing line protest

  21-08-2016 22:40
  
  Feyisa Lilesa crossed his arms in support of the Oromo people - a marginalised ethnic community subject to months of violence by the government
  
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• Ethiopian marathon runner could go to jail for anti-government protest on the finishing line

  21-08-2016 22:40
  
  Feyisa Lilesa crossed his arms in support of the Oromo people - a marginalised ethnic community subject to months of violence by the government
  
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• Rio 2016: Could this be Team GB's last great Olympics after Brexit?

  20-08-2016 23:03
  
  Exclusive: Former Olympics Minister among those to warn decision to leave EU could starve elite sport of funds to train British athletes
  
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• Ryan Lochte and other disgraced US swimmers could be charged for 'vandalising toilet and fabricating armed robbery'

  18-08-2016 21:25
  
  Police said their investigation into the incident is continuing
  
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• Ryan Lochte and other disgraced US swimmers could be charged for 'vandalism and fabricating robbery'

  18-08-2016 21:25
  
  Police said the investigation into the incident is continuing
  
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• Rio 2016: Want to win an Olympic gold? Having a 23 March birthday could help

  18-08-2016 21:21
  
  There is research proving a relationship between the date you were born and sporting success
  
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• Ryan Lochte 'robbed': US Olympic swimmer 'faked mugging to cover up petrol station brawl'

  18-08-2016 16:06
  
  A judge has ordered the athletes to remain in Brazil until an investigation is completed
  
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• Ryan Lochte 'robbed': CCTV video 'shows US swimmer fighting with Brazilian security guard'

  18-08-2016 16:06
  
  A judge has ordered the athletes to remain in Brazil until an investigation is completed
  
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• Rio 2016: Team GB member held at gunpoint during night out

  18-08-2016 09:53
  
  'Do not go out of the village wearing Team GB kit or carry anything of value unless absolutely unavoidable,' says letter to British Olympic athletes
  
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• Russian runner stripped of 2008 Olympics gold after failing doping test

  18-08-2016 08:22
  
  Decision heaps more shame on Russia, which only has one competitor in Rio's athletics competition because its federation is currently banned for operating state-sponsored doping programme
  
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• Rio 2016: Severed leg found in Guanabara Bay near sailing event

  17-08-2016 21:30
  
  The limb's owner will most likely never be identified
  
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• Rio 2016: How much money do athletes get if they win a gold medal at the Olympics?

  17-08-2016 11:39
  
  Andy Murray will receive no financial reward for his gold medal but athletes from other nations can get up to $753,000
  
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• Rio 2016: Organisers 'spend money meant for the Paralympics on Olympics'

  16-08-2016 15:40
  
  Organisers reportedly forced to rely on government grant of approximately £61 million
  
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• Rio 2016: Shaunae Miller dives over line to win women's 400m gold medal

  16-08-2016 10:52
  
  Athlete has cuts, bruises and burns after opting to dive
  
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• Rio 2016: Egyptian judoka sent home after refusing to shake hand of Israeli opponent

  15-08-2016 22:29
  
  The International Olympic Committee said his actions were 'contrary to the rules of fair play'
  
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• Rio 2016: Egyptian judo athlete sent home after refusing to shake hand of Israeli opponent

  15-08-2016 22:29
  
  The International Olympic Committee said his actions were 'contrary to the rules of fair play'
  
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• Max Whitlock leads the charge for Team GB's Supersonic Sunday as Britain stands second in medals table

  15-08-2016 00:48
  
  Britain have overtaken China and sit one spot behind table leaders America with 14 golds
  
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• Rio 2016 round up: Max Whitlock leads charge for Team GB's sensational Sunday as Britain sits second in medal table

  15-08-2016 00:48
  
  Britain have overtaken China and sit one spot behind table leaders America with 14 golds
  
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• Rio 2016: The moment Mo Farah thought his Olympic dream was over

  14-08-2016 13:08
  
  The Olympian won his third gold medal despite tripping and falling halfway through the race
  
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• Rio 2016: Dutch cyclist Laurine van Riessen prevents nasty collision by riding up side of track during keirin

  14-08-2016 00:52
  
  Her high-speed manoeuvre takes place during the final lap of the second heat of the women's keirin race on Saturday
  
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• Rio 2016 live: Greg Rutherford bids to defend title on 'Super Saturday' alongside Mo Farah and Jess Ennis-Hill

  13-08-2016 09:25
  
  Team GB is hoping for a gold rush after Friday wins put Britain third in medal table
  
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• Rio 2016 live: Jess Ennis-Hill and Katarina Johnson-Thompson in duel for heptathlon as Mo Farah goes for gold

  13-08-2016 09:25
  
  Team GB is hoping for a gold rush after Friday wins put Britain third in medal table
  
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