In a last-minute effort to declare which Russians are eligible to attend the Olympics in Rio, the governing bodies of two dozen sports have been scrambling to clear eligible competitors with the start of the Games just days away.

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One of the key whistleblowers in exposing state-run doping in Russia has warned Olympic bosses they risk scaring others from coming forward by banning her from Rio 2016.

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Roger Federer has revealed he will miss next month's Rio Olympics -- and the rest of this season -- in order to extend his tennis career.

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As the fall-out continues in the Russian doping scandal, CNN speaks to key figures surrounding the Olympics to ask if they can keep the faith with the public.

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As the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, officially kick off with the opening ceremony on August 5, here are some key facts and figures to celebrate the first Olympic Games hosted by a South American country.

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