Sports

No Dorms For U.S. Basketball Teams; They’ll Stay On A Cruise Ship In Rio

Written by Teunis Felter

In a move that could be interpreted as indulgent or prescient — or both — the U.S. men’s basketball team at the Rio Olympics will stay aboard a luxury cruise ship rather than the spartan facilities at the Athletes’ Village. It appears the U.S. women will also be living aboard the Silver Cloud.  Meanwhile, Olympic organizers have been dealing with complaints of incomplete or malfunctioning facilities in the dormitory-style apartments that will house the more than 10,000 athletes at the Games.

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetorch/2016/08/02/488421196/in-rio-u-s-men-s-basketball-will-stay-on-a-cruise-ship-the-silver-cloud

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.