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Refugee Olympians: Ten athletes representing 60 million people

Rio Olympics Refugee Olympians: Ten athletes representing 60 million people By Adam Kilgore RIO DE JANEIRO — In their past, they had seen some of the darkest places on the planet. War zones in South Sudan. Bombed-out cities in Syria. Refugee camps in Kenya. Of all the places for these 10 athletes to come together, it was here, Wednesday evening, on a stage inside a makeshift conference center at the outset of the 2016 Olympics. Journalists watched from the floor, thrusting microphones and cameras. They wore black track jackets with a small logo over their hearts, the letters R.O.T. emblazoned above Olympic rings. Their past, full of sorrow, brought them together. Their future, full of hope, united them. Read full article ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up to receive updates on the Rio Olympics. For additional free email newsletters, alerts and updates, or to manage your email preferences, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071