South Sudan Sends First Ever Official Olympic Team to Rio

The world's youngest nation will send three athletes to compete in this year's summer games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Runner Santino Kenyi, 16, will compete in the 1500 meter race. "I really feel proud and I'm really very happy for the first time as we are representing our nation," said Kenyi, who knows he is making history for his country. Although this is the first time South Sudan has sent an official team, it's not the first time a South Sudanese has...

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