Against a backdrop of economic recession, the impeachment of Brazil’s president Dilma Rousseff, a Zika epidemic, resurgent crime and water pollution, the 2016 Summer Olympics are set to start in Rio de Janeiro Brazil on Aug. 3 and concludes on Aug. 21.
Between television and online coverage, the Rio Olympics are expected to be the most watched and the most accessible Olympics in history. If you’re looking to enjoy the games, here are a few athletes to watch in unexpected sports.
