2016 Olympics
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2016 Rio Olympics chief sentenced to 30 years in prison for buying votes to secure GamesThe judge also sentenced to jail former Rio Gov. Sergio Cabral, businessman Arthur Soares and Leonardo Gryner, who was the Rio 2016 committee director-general of operations.WorldNov 26, 2021
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De Grasse runs 10.17 at Harry Jerome Track ClassicDe Grasse was mobbed by youngsters after he posted a time of 10.17 seconds to win the 100-metre race at the Harry Jerome Track Classic.SportsJun 29, 2017
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Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber tested positive for cocaine before Rio OlympicsA tryst with a woman Shawn Barber met on Craigslist led to a positive doping test for cocaine for the Canadian pole vaulter.SportsOct 6, 2016
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After 1,192 days, Brazil mega-event run ends at ParalympicsAfter 1,192 days, Brazil's run of hosting mega-sports events came to an end Sunday at the Paralympic Games.WorldSep 18, 2016
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Penny Oleksiak, Toronto Olympic athletes honoured with parade and community celebrationResidents wearing red and white lined the streets of east Toronto on Sunday to pay tribute to local Olympic athletes following the Rio Games, including Canada's closing ceremony flag-bearer and medallist Penny Oleksiak.CanadaAug 28, 2016
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No confirmed Zika cases linked to Rio Olympics, WHO saysThe U.N. health agency says reports from national authorities indicate no confirmed laboratory cases of the Zika virus in anyone associated with the Rio Olympics.HealthAug 26, 2016
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Rio 2016: Andre De Grasse returns home, receives warm welcome from fansThe 21-year-old captured one silver and two bronze medals to become the only Canadian to win three sprinting medals in the same Olympics.SportsAug 24, 2016
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WATCH: Olympic medallist Jen Kish talks Rio, her dad’s support and rugby’s futureFor years, Jen Kish and her Rugby Sevens teammates toiled in relative obscurity. In just a matter of days, the Rio Olympics transformed them into Canadian sports heroes.CanadaAug 23, 2016
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Rio 2016 blog: Global Calgary anchor Linda Olsen shares memories of niece Shallon OlsenGlobal Calgary news anchor Linda Olsen had the honour of watching her niece Shallon Olsen compete for Team Canada in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics.SportsAug 23, 2016
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Winnipeg’s Desiree Scott returns from Rio with Olympic bronze medalSoccer star, Desiree Scott greeted cheering fans at the Winnipeg airport Tuesday morning, donning her Rio Olympic bronze medal around her neck.SportsAug 23, 2016
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