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The '16 Games in Rio promise many things in the way of entertainment. However, one thing that can really set one Olympics from the rest is the Olympic song.
Jump to content. Main menu. ... 2016. Rio de Janeiro ... Official Music Video "The Olympic Spirit" - NBC Sports Broadcast Theme Music: John Williams
In 1975, already as an adult athlete at the Pan American Games in Mexico City, the corporal of the Brazilian Army won the gold medal in the long jump with the mark of 8.19 m and, on October 15, also the gold medal in the triple jump, with the incredible mark of 17.89 m, breaking the world record of this modality in 45 cm, that belonged to the ...
The men's long jump competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was held at the Olympic Stadium between 12 and 13 August. [1] Thirty-two athletes from 23 nations competed. [2] The event was won by 1cm by Jeff Henderson of the United States, the nation's first gold medal in the event since 2004 and 22nd overall.
The men's high jump competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was held at the Olympic Stadium between 14–16 August. [1] Forty-four athletes from 28 nations competed. [2] The event was won by Derek Drouin of Canada, the nation's first victory in the men's high jump since 1932 (and second overall). Drouin was the ninth ...
The men's triple jump competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event was held at the Olympic Stadium on 15–16 August. [1] Forty-seven athletes from 35 nations competed. [2] The event was won by Christian Taylor of the United States, the fifth man to successfully defend Olympic gold in the triple jump. It was the ...
The opening ceremony began with aerial images of the city of Rio de Janeiro in a music video with the song "Aquele Abraço", sung by Luiz Melodia. There was a brief instrumental version of Marcos Valle's "Samba de Verão" (or "Summer Samba") during the portion with performers in silver suits with giant silver sheets.
Pessoa and his mount Coeur. Rodrigo de Paula Pessoa (born 29 November 1972 in Paris, France) is a Brazilian equestrian specialized in show jumping.The son of fellow equestrian Nelson Pessoa, Pessoa is considered one of the most talented of his generation, being an Olympic Games gold medalist in individual jumping and having over 70 Grand Prix wins.