This afternoon the medals for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio were revealed by the IOC. In the past, medals have been revealed months, even one year+ before the Olympics, it goes without saying anticipation was high when the medals were revealed only 52 days ahead of the Opening Ceremony. Follow the build up below.

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