200 days to go: preparations for Rio 2016 Olympic Games enter the home straight
New venues, test events, torch relay, medals, slogan... find out what’s still to come on the road to the opening ceremony
‘I’m proud to be the first athlete to mop the Olympic basketball court’ – ex-players show pride at volunteering at Rio 2016 test event
A host of former basketballers, including a double Olympic medallist, help deliver tournament at Carioca Arena 1, won by Australia
Relentless training, endless sacrifice and yams... how the world’s top athletes are preparing for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
With 200 days until the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, rio2016.com looks at what Bolt, Djokovic and Co are doing to ensure they arrive at their peak
USA Basketball announces 30-man shortlist – without Kobe Bryant – for Rio 2016 Games
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Stephen Curry the biggest names on Olympic roster, as Bryant says it’s time to step aside
Rio 2016 Olympic Games track cycling test event dates changed
Event at new Olympic Veldodrome has been moved from March to the end of April to allow for new track to be installed
The shock basketball defeat by Brazil that helped create the USA’s ‘Dream Team’
Brazil’s victory at 1987 Pan-American Games was a catalyst for the introduction of NBA players and a stronger focus on three-pointers
‘Captain Canada’ aiming for record 11th Olympic appearance in Rio, aged 69
Show jumper Ian Millar, whose first Games were Munich 1972, has helped his nation qualify for Rio 2016
Australia’s Erin Phillips adds star dust to Rio 2016 basketball test event
Veteran Los Angeles Sparks guard a key figure for the Oceania champions, who are expect to triumph over South American opponents at the new Olympic venue
‘Brazil is prepared,’ promises security chief for Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
In the fight against terrorism, border reinforcement and international cooperation are key measures being taken to ensure a safe event
Old friends Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray on collision course in battle for Olympic gold
World’s top two tennis players have targeted success at the Rio 2016 Games as a priority for the year ahead
