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A look at the facts and figures ahead of the 2016 Summer Games
CBC Sports Posted: Feb 05, 2016 9:07 AM ET Last Updated: Feb 05, 2016 9:07 AM ET
6 months to Rio 2016 7:23
6 months to Rio 2016 7:23
With the Rio Games just six months away, we take a look at some of the more interesting facts and figures in the lead-up to the first Olympics held in South America.
Six months to Rio
- 2 new events: golf and rugby sevens
- 4 venue zones: Copacabana, Maracana, Barra da Tijuca and Deodoro
- 18 medals Canada won at the 2012 London Olympics: 1 gold, 5 silver, 12 bronze
- 42 sports features
- 112 years since golf was last played at the Olympics
- 206 countries
- 230 holes in the top of the Olympic Torch
- 306 medal events
- 10,500 athletes expected
- Credits
- Getty Images
- Jason Boychuk/CBC
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