Category: WTF
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US Swimmer Fought With Security Guard on Night of Alleged Robbery: Police Source
As the police investigation continues into the alleged robbery of U.S. Olympic swimmers in Rio, a Brazilian police source told ABC News that “one of the swimmers was seen on CCTV footage breaking down the door to the bathroom at the gas station and fighting with a security guard” on the night of the incident.…
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Rio 2016: Team GB athlete robbed at gunpoint after night out
The Guardian reported that the victim had been held up at gunpoint while enjoying a night on the town in the early hours of Tuesday morning. A spokesman for the British Olympic team confirmed an “incident of theft”, adding: “All members of our delegation, including the individual concerned, are accounted for, and are safe and…
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Video compilation highlights all the sexist moments from the Olympics coverage
While the 2016 Rio Olympics has been filled with memorable victories by athletes of all genders, this year’s Games has also had its fair share of sexist moments. A video by UltraViolet — a national women’s advocacy group known for conducting online campaigns to highlight women’s issues such as violence, maternity leave and equal rights…
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Jack Conger, Gunnar Bentz Detained at Rio Airport; Ryan Lochte Speaks Out
Read SwimmingWorld Magazine U.S. Olympian swimmers Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were both stopped from boarding their flight out of Rio Wednesday night. The pair, along with Ryan Lochte and Jimmy Feigen, were allegedly victims of an armed robbery early Sunday morning in Rio. NBC’s Peter Alexander broke the news, and it was later confirmed…
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Rio judge issues search warrant for Lochte, Feigen over robbery report
A Brazilian judge has issued a search and seizure warrant for two of the four U.S. swimmers reportedly robbed in Rio de Janeiro early Sunday. According to a statement by the Rio Justice tribunal, Judge Keyla Blanc De Cnop, of the Special Court of the Fan and Major Events, ordered search warrants for American swimmers…
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Rio 2016: Police arrest EOC president Patrick Hickey
Irish IOC official Patrick Hickey was reportedly rushed to a hospital after Brazilian police arrested him in connection with illegal sales of Olympic tickets. Diane Hodges reports. https://youtu.be/4ZqVqu-LuEE
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Dødsing, the Sport of Death Diving
It’s not a bellyflop competition, it’s called dødsing which kinda translates do “deathing”. The idea is that you spread out as you would for a bellyflop, but tuck into a sort of folded-in-half-dive right before hitting the water. The contestants are scored based on style and how long they wait before tucking in. I’m pretty…
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Australian laptops stolen from Rio 2016 Olympic Village during fire evacuation
Three laptops and items of clothing were stolen from the Australian apartments in the Olympic Village when the team was evacuated due to fire last week, it was revealed today. Around 100 athletes and staff were forced to evacuate their building on Friday (July 29) after a small fire started in a litter bin in…
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Two skydivers fall to their deaths during Rio Olympic Rings routine
Two skydivers have fallen to their deaths while performing an Olympic Rings aerial routine in Brazil. A group of 28 skydivers had attempted to recreate the five Olympic rings while in freefall over Boituva, a town 72 miles west of São Paulo. Boituva Fire Department told G1 the two men collided mid-air when it is believed…