Rio 2016 so far has been a great experience so far with many a world record smashed to smithereens and interaction between races better than ever.
But there has been a dark side too; Ryan Lochte, an Olympic gold medalist in swimming, and three of his United States teammates were held up at gunpoint and robbed.
The incident was reported by the United States Olympic Committee and has raised alarm over security in the region during the games.
Besides Lochte, the other United States swimmers robbed, according to a statement from the committee, were Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen.
“Their taxi was stopped by individuals posing as armed police officers who demanded the athletes’ money and other personal belongings,” a spokesman for the U.S.O.C. said. “All four athletes are safe and cooperating with authorities.”
Crime has been a major concern going into the games as controversy after controversy plagued the hosting of the games as lower class citizens found themselves living in abject conditions even when their country has put forth a visually stunning Olympics so far.
The civil police in the state of Rio say they are investigating the matter and a speedy resolution is expected to be found.
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