Rio Says The Water's Fine For Olympics

The waters off Rio have been declared safe for Olympic open-water swimmers, sailors and rowers days out from the Games commencement.

Rio's been struggling with high pollution levels around Guanabara Bay and Copacabana Beach with reports of dead bodies, furniture and raw sewage floating in the water.

However the Rio organising committee says new tests show a reduced levels of pollution.

It says athletes will also get daily updates on water quality ahead of events.

via Radio Sport