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The Olympic Games minute 2016: Rio ready for lift-off

The Christ the Redeemer statue stands above the Maracanã.
The Christ the Redeemer statue stands above the Maracanã. Photograph: Felipe Dana/AP

5. Quiz! Quiz! Quiz!

How much do you know about the Olympics? Find out with our set of 25 teasers about the Games.

Here you go

Saddle up now.
Saddle up now. Photograph: Eric Feferberg/AFP/Getty Images

4. Leap of faith

Just 4ft 8in and 105lbs, American gymnast Simone Biles could bring home as many as five golds. Here’s our long-read profile.

By Bryan Graham

Simone Biles in practice.
Simone Biles in practice. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

3. 100 to watch

From global stars to refugees ready for a tilt at glory, here are 100 competitors for you to watch and follow in Rio.

Our full interactive

Our essential guide.
Our essential guide. Photograph: Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images

1. Final countdown

Olympic organisers will invoke the spirit of cult 1980s television show MacGyver for Friday’s opening ceremony. Yep.

Here’s the full story

‘It’s a little recipe I use …’
‘It’s a little recipe I use …’ Photograph: Moviestore/Rex/Shutterstock

2. Poison in the pool

Can scandal-hit swimming be trusted in Rio? Here’s Andy Bull’s in-depth look at a sport facing wide calls for wholesale reform.

Special report

A sport in need of change?
A sport in need of change? Photograph: Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty Images
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