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5 athletes on what it takes to make it to the Olympics in Rio

As the countdown to the greatest sports show on earth begins, Marjorie Brennan talks to five of our Olympic athletes about their journey to Rio.

5 athletes on what it takes to make it to the Olympics in Rio

Sat, 09 Jul, 2016 - 01:00

Marjorie Brennan

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