MaracanaFireworks erupt from the Maracana Stadium during the 2014 Football World Cup.
Christ the Redeemer and the MaracanaThe Christ the Redeemer statue stands above Rio with the Maracana Stadium off to the east.
Copacabana BeachCopacabana Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain make for a stunning setting on the Rio coastline.
Rio 2016 Athlete VillageThe Rio 2016 Olympic Games Athlete Village will be host to the majority of the 10,500 athletes that will compete at the first Olympic Games on South American soil.
Olympic ParkConstruction continues at the Olympic Park in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood with nearly one year to go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on July 21, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Olympic Park will occupy 1.18 million square meters hosting 16 Olympic disciplines and will be the heart of the games.
Olympic Golf CourseConstruction continues at the golf course in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood with nearly one year to go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on July 21, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rowing and canoe/kayak venue - Lagoa Rodrigo de FreitasAerial view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas with nearly one year to go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on July 21, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lagoa will host the rowing and canoe sprint competitions in the Rio 2016 Games
Swimmers enter the water on Copacabana BeachCompetitors leave from the start of the mens triathlon during the Aquece Rio Triathlon at Copacabana beach on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Australian triathlete Jacob Birtwhistle on Copacabana Beach Jacob Birtwhistle of Australia leaves the water during the men's triathlon ITU World Olympic Qualification Event at Copacabana beach on August 2, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Aerial View of the Rio Olympic Golf Course July 2015Construction continues at the golf course in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood with nearly one year to go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Aerial View of the Rio Olympics Golf Course July 2015Construction continues at the golf course in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood with nearly one year to go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Overhead view of the Rio Olympic Golf Course July 2015Construction continues at the golf course in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood with nearly one year to go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Overhead view Rio Olympic Golf Course, July 2015Construction continues at the golf course in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood with nearly one year to go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Rio 2016 Olympic Venues Construction in Progress July 2015Construction continues at the Olympic Park in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood with nearly one year to go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Rio 2016 Olympic Games Construction in Progress July 2015Construction continues at the Olympic Park in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood with nearly one year to go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Rio 2016 Olympic Games Venues Construction in ProgressConstruction continues at the Olympic Park in the Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood with nearly one year to go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Rio 2016 Olympic Games Venues Construction July 2015Construction continues at the Olympic Park in the Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood with nearly one year to go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
RIo Olympic Games Venues Construction in Progress July 2015Construction continues at the Olympic Park in the Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood with nearly one year to go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
General view Rio Olympic Golf Course July 2015General view of the golf course for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood on July 6, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
General view Rio Olympic Golf Course July 2015General view of the golf course for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood on July 6, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
General view Rio Olympic Golf Course March 2015General view of the golf course for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood on March 25, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rio 2016 Olympic Sites Tour - June 2014Construction continues at the athlete's village being built for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on June 27, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rio 2016 Olympic Sites TourConstruction continues at the athlete's village being built for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on June 27, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rio de Janeiro A Thousand Days Before The OlympicsAn aerial view of the site of the Olympic Village in Barra on the 1,000th day before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on November 9, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.