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Augusta University alumnus Marcelo Braga, who works as an educational coordinator for the Brazilian Olympic Committee, gives us an insider’s view of the 2016 Rio Games. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by...
Marcelo Braga, alumnus and educational coordinator at the Brazilian Olympic Committee, talks about his experience working with athletes. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta...
Marcelo Braga, alumnus and educational coordinator at the Brazilian Olympic Committee, talks about his experience at Augusta University and how his time there helped him succeed in his professional career. For the latest from Rio and for great...
Today we spent several hours in a community in Rio that is similar to Rocinha, Gardenia Azul. Arthur and I were there to interview a family and were permitted to get footage of the community. We were welcomed into the homes and were treated...
Today we went to one of the seven wonders of the modern world: Christ the Redeemer. The view from the top of the mountain where the Christ sits is incredible. From the top of the mountain you can see the entire city of Rio. However, today there was...
In advance of Sunday’s Olympic marathon, Pardon Ndhlovu’s wife Keara shares how she’s preparing for the big day. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta...
Enjoy this ride down the beach in Rio — you’ll wish you were there. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta University community, please visit our Olympics page. And...
Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher, our folks in Rio, submitted these photos of Lagoa do Marapendi in Rio de Janerio. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta University...
No coverage of Rio de Janeiro would be complete without an examination of the favelas, or slums. On August 17, Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher explored Rocinha, the largest slum in South America. Each blogged about the experience. Read...
Olympian and Augusta University alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu shares his impressions of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilians he’s met and the Brazilian food he’s been able to eat while there. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related...
Pardon Ndhlovu, Olympian and Augusta University alumnus, talks about race preparations ahead of Sunday’s Olympic marathon. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta University...
The first time I went to a “favela,” or slums, I was with my dad. As we drove through the dirt roads, I saw people peeking through the windows, looking at us with mistrust. That feeling was replaced by joy when they saw we had a trunk full of toys...
When I was living in New York City, I came across a mural on Coney Island that I really liked. It read: “The day before Easter and the day after Labor Day – people still live here. People die here. People love here.” The same could be said...
By now you’ve probably seen the photo of Pardon Ndhlovu and the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. Thanks to Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher, the two Augusta University correspondents we sent to Rio to cover the Pardon’s Olympic...
One of the most fascinating things about Brazilian people is how much you can learn about them, us, in about 10 minutes. That’s all it takes for you to get close to somebody and, in some cases, even make a new friend. There’s a great chance I made a...
This morning, I was sitting in the living room watching live coverage of the Olympics and eating a breakfast of cold pepperoni pizza. Arthur walked into the room and we discussed our plans for the day. These plans included a selfie stick. When...
Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher take you on a tour of their apartment in Rio de Janeiro and discuss the differences between U.S. and Brazilian homes. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members...
Augusta University alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu gives us the inside story on who he’s met, who he’d like to meet and how he got that photo with the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related...
Augusta University alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu shares his experiences living in the Olympic Village at the 2016 Rio Games. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta University community...
Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher, our folks in Rio, spent some time today with Augusta University alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu, who competes Sunday in the marathon. The three watched some Olympic events on TV while Pardon shared stories — and...
