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The 2016 Summer Games were supposed to bring Rio and Brazil to new financial and athletic heights. What's left behind? -- (link)

Posted by Beaker (aka anniebecca) Aug 10 '17, 10:08

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A city and country shrouded by corruption, debt and broken promises (www.espn.com)

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Yeah, that was b.s. That's what they always say. -- nm - Mop Aug 10, 10:16
*shocked* -- nm - Strongbad Aug 10, 10:16
Isnt this how it's been for most Olympic host cities though - eag Aug 10, 10:15 4
- Pretty sure they've all lost money since Atlanta in 96. -- nm - Strongbad Aug 10, 10:17
- With all but a few exceptions, yes, exactly this. -- nm - Beryllium Aug 10, 10:16 1
  - INTANGIBLES! -- nm - Mop Aug 10, 10:18
- Athens turned out *GREAT!* -- nm - Mop Aug 10, 10:16

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