(Source: Canadian Olympic Committee) For the first time, a team made up solely of refugees will take part in the Games. The Refugee Olympic Team, which features 10 athletes, was assembled by the International Olympic Committee this past June. Of the 10 athletes, five are originally from South Sudan and will all compete in athletics. They are: Yiech Pur Biel (men's 800m), James Nyang Chiengjiek (men's 400m), Anjelina Nada Lohalith (women's 1500m), Rose Nathike Lokonyen (women's 800m) and Paulo Amotun Lokoro (men's...
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