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The Pan American Villa, photographed July 4, 2007, will house more than 8,000 athletes and staff members from around the world as part of the Pan American Games, which kick off in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 13, 2007. (Jack Chang/MCT)
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The newly built aquatics center will host several events of the Pan American Games. (Jack Chang/MCT)
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Mayor Cesar Maia (center in beige jacket) looks over, July 4, 2007, the new, 15,000-seat arena that will host several events of the Pan American Games, which kick off July 13. On the right is Carlos Roberto Osorio, secretary general of Brazil's Pan American Games organizing committee. (Jack Chang/MCT)
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Members of Brazil's gymnastics team train July 4, 2007, at the new, 15,000-seat arena where they'll compete in the Pan American Games. (Jack Chang/MCT)
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Members of Brazil's gymnastics team train July 4, 2007, at the new, 15,000-seat arena where they'll compete in the Pan American Games. (Jack Chang/MCT)
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Brazilian gymnasts Daiane dos Santos (left) and Lais Souza train July 4, 2007, at the new 15,000-seat arena where they'll compete in the Pan American Games. (Jack Chang/MCT)
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