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VIDEO: Get prepared for the Rio Olympics

The 2016 Summer Olympics will take place from Aug. 5-21 in Rio de Janeiro.

More than 10,000 athletes will compete in over 300 events in 42 different sports. On the line: 136 medals for women, 161 for men and nine mixed medals.

Here's a primer on Olympic sports to get you ready for Rio. This page will be updated as the Rio OIympics close in.

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