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Hype and worry ahead of the Rio games

Hosted by Warren Olney Aug. 01, 2016 National
The Olympics are coming, whether Rio is ready or not. We get a progress report on completing new sports arenas by opening day Friday, the health risks posed by polluted water, the Russian doping scandal, and what's in store for the future.

Photo: Simone Biles during the balance beam in the women's gymnastics US Olympic team trials at SAP Center. (Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

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