Rio’s waters could make Olympic athletes sick

Name: Rio’s waters could make Olympic athletes sick
Uploaded: 2015-07-30T23:40:06Z
Duration: P262S
Description: In the coming weeks, trials and test runs begin for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. An investigation by the Associated Press has revealed that athletes will be swimming and boating in waters dangerously contaminated by sewage, viruses and fecal matter. William Brangham learns more from the AP’s Bradley Brooks.

Clip: 07/30/2015 | 4m 22s

In the coming weeks, trials and test runs begin for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. An investigation by the Associated Press has revealed that athletes will be swimming and boating in waters dangerously contaminated by sewage, viruses and fecal matter. William Brangham learns more from the AP’s Bradley Brooks.

Aired: 07/30/15

Rating: NR

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