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Rio 2016: Photos From the First Weekend (40 photos)

Hundreds of photographers have gathered in Rio to follow the action in the Olympic arenas, swimming pools, racetracks, and more. Over the next two weeks I’ll be featuring some amazing images from recent Olympic events. Today’s entry encompasses fencing, basketball, handball, swimming, diving, eventing, table tennis, archery, and much more.

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Fabio Basile of Italy celebrates after winning the Gold Medal in Men’s 66 kg Judo in Carioca Arena on August 7, 2016. (Toru Hanai / Reuters)
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http://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2016/08/rio-2016-photos-from-the-first-weekend/494954/