(CNN)It's often the household names that dominate Olympic coverage. But this year, a group of relatively obscure Olympians grabbed headlines, becoming the unlikely champs of the Games in Rio and stealing the limelight with their dogged ambition and sheer charm. We take a closer look at the underdogs of the Rio Olympics who emerged victorious. Refugee Olympic Team For the first time in history, 10 refugee athletes competed in the Olympics Games, representing all of those around the world who have no nation. Read More Photos: Rio 2016 Olympics: Meet the first ever refugee team Every competitor at the 2016 Olympics will have undergone a personal journey to reach Rio. But for some athletes,...
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