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Host City: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (August 3, 2016 to August 21, 2016) Opening Ceremony: August 5, 2016 (opened by Acting president Michel Temer) Lighter of the Olympic Flame: Taker of the Olympic Oath: Robert Scheidt (athlete) Closing Ceremony: August 21, 2016 Events: 306 in 34 sports
Participants: 11,184 (6,147 men and 5,037 women) from 207 countries Youngest Participant: Gaurika Singh (13 years, 255 days) Oldest Participant: Julie Brougham (62 years, 83 days) Most Medals (Athlete): Michael Phelps (6 medals) Most Medals (Country): United States (121 medals)
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