US Swimmers Robbed At Gunpoint

[+susieice]

4 US swimmers, including 6 time Gold Medalist Ryan Lochte were robbed at gunpoint when their taxi was stopped by men posing as police. Apparently, crime has been rampant in Rio.

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/15/sports/olympics/ryan-lochte-and-three-teammates-robbed-at-gunpoint.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=0

[freetoroam]

Nonetheless, on the night of the opening ceremony, the chief of security was mugged at knife-point.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/15/sports/olympics/ryan-lochte-and-three-teammates-robbed-at-gunpoint.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=1

 

hmmm...nothing should be too surprising after this opening - example of what could happen. 

Edited August 14, 2016 by freetoroam

[tcgram]

^^^^Exactly my thoughts.   

 

[Zenith]

I'm surprised we haven't heard more of the same. Stupid idea to hold the games there in the first place.

[+susieice]

Spectators leaving the stadium after the opening ceremony came across a murder that had taken place outside.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/international/ct-rio-olympics-shooting-death-near-stadium-spt-20160806-story.html

Someone told me Rio was a dangerous city. I guess he was right. Enough to make you wonder how much we haven't heard about.

Edited August 14, 2016 by susieice

[Taun]

3 hours ago, Zenith said:

I'm surprised we haven't heard more of the same. Stupid idea to hold the games there in the first place.

Perhap$ it wa$ $tupid to have the game$ there, but there were rea$on$... After all bribe$ mu$t be paid and palm$ mu$t be grea$ed... er I mean ... I'm $ure the Olympic Committee made a $ound and fair choice...

[SHaYap]

 

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[supervike]

I'm in favor of having the games return to Athens, Greece, and be permanently hosted there.  Stop the insane bribery that goes on with the IOC.  

[Farmer77]

11 minutes ago, supervike said:

I'm in favor of having the games return to Athens, Greece, and be permanently hosted there.  Stop the insane bribery that goes on with the IOC.  

The 'Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel' that recently highlighted the IOC was eye opening and jaw dropping. 

[freetoroam]

5 hours ago, Taun said:

Perhap$ it wa$ $tupid to have the game$ there, but there were rea$on$... After all bribe$ mu$t be paid and palm$ mu$t be grea$ed... er I mean ... I'm $ure the Olympic Committee made a $ound and fair choice...

Lol....$ was what i thought off, but i could not have put it better than this. 

[Likely Guy]

Permanent $ummer Games in Athens, permanent Winter Game$ in Canada.

[bmk1245]

2 hours ago, Likely Guy said:

Permanent $ummer Games in Athens, permanent Winter Game$ in Canada.

Norway. What is Canada, anyway?...

[+susieice]

A Brazilian Judge ordered two US swimmers not to leave Brazil because of an ongoing investigation into the robbery. It seems Ryan Lochte is already here in the US.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/rio-2016/2016/08/17/ryan-lochte-jimmy-feigen-robbery-judge-orders-not-to-leave-brazil/88894372/

[Farmer77]

14 minutes ago, susieice said:

A Brazilian Judge ordered two US swimmers not to leave Brazil because of an ongoing investigation into the robbery. It seems Ryan Lochte is already here in the US.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/rio-2016/2016/08/17/ryan-lochte-jimmy-feigen-robbery-judge-orders-not-to-leave-brazil/88894372/

Its like Brazil said "forcing 80k people out of their homes, the water being contaminated and rampant crime hasnt made us look bad enough, lets harass and intimidate the athletes too" 

[+susieice]

Two of the swimmers were removed from their flight at the Rio airport.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/international/ct-ryan-lochte-robbery-olympics-20160817-story.html

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/rio-2016/2016/08/17/usa-swimmers-jack-conger-gunnar-bentz-removed-flight-rio-airport/88928986/

Edited August 18, 2016 by susieice

[internetperson]

It will be interesting to see how this affects their tourism.

[Habitat]

I doubt the crowd boos in the men's pole vault final would be worth too many tourist $ either.

[+susieice]

I just saw this Habitat! Seems the Rio crowd is well versed in rudeness.

http://globalnews.ca/news/2887665/rio-2016-ioc-president-condemns-shocking-behaviour-after-crowd-booed-french-pole-vaulter-renaud-lavillenie-until-he-cried/?sf33620818=1

[Farmer77]

16 minutes ago, susieice said:

I just saw this Habitat! Seems the Rio crowd is well versed in rudeness.

http://globalnews.ca/news/2887665/rio-2016-ioc-president-condemns-shocking-behaviour-after-crowd-booed-french-pole-vaulter-renaud-lavillenie-until-he-cried/?sf33620818=1

I dont get the response, to cry? Man I would be like hell yes, im so good at what i do an entire nation is booing me!!!! 

[.ZZ.]

40 minutes ago, susieice said:

I just saw this Habitat! Seems the Rio crowd is well versed in rudeness.

http://globalnews.ca/news/2887665/rio-2016-ioc-president-condemns-shocking-behaviour-after-crowd-booed-french-pole-vaulter-renaud-lavillenie-until-he-cried/?sf33620818=1

Did you see the women's beach volleyball match with Brazil last night?

It was a disgrace! Every time the USA girls had the ball the crowd would erupt with cascading boos. Some sportsmanship for the host nation.

Edited August 18, 2016 by ZZ430
Added beach

[Habitat]

Yeah, well, without being familiar with the culture, I can't really judge it, but in many countries people would be very disapproving of booing the opposition. Here people boo in a more or less joking fashion for the most part.

[Likely Guy]

12 minutes ago, Habitat said:

Yeah, well, without being familiar with the culture, I can't really judge it, but in many countries people would be very disapproving of booing the opposition. Here people boo in a more or less joking fashion for the most part.

In Canada we call that "poor form" but, then again, we're perceived as insanely polite.

[Habitat]

A famous Rugby League player here was booed year in and year out in interstate matches. It was probably more a mark of respect than anything else !

[LV-426]

Looks like a Team GB athlete can be added to the growing list of victims

Rio Olympics 2016: Team GB athlete 'robbed' at Games after night out

[+susieice]

I believe him! I think the Rio Olympics will be one remembered for being overshadowed with crime. It started with the opening ceremonies and will continue until it ends.

Edited August 18, 2016 by susieice