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Mario Tama/Getty ImagesVenue: Copacabana Beach
Event: Beach Volleyball
One of the world’s longest, widest and most famous beaches will play host to one of the Rio Olympics’ showpiece events, beach volleyball.
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Mario Tama/Getty ImagesVenue: Sambadrome
Events: Archery and Marathon
The Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí is a permanent parade area that’s the home of the main parade of Rio’s annual Carnival. It is hosting archery and the start/finish of the marathon at this year’s games.
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Mario Tama/Getty ImagesVenue: Maracanã Stadium
Events: Opening/Closing Ceremonies and Soccer
One of the world’s largest stadiums and hallowed ground for international soccer will be the first Olympic stadium not to host a single track and field event.