The host nation of the 2016 summer Olympics (Rio), they have been in summer Olympics competition since 1920. Since then, 91 medals were won.
At Beijing 2008, there were big winners from Brazil. One is Cesar Cielo Filho. Cielo Filho (pictured) won gold in the men's 50m free in the pool. Since then, he has faced suspensions for substance abuse (per Fina and WADA regulations). At Shanghai in July, he made his return to the pool.
Also at Beijing, women's volleyball won gold. It is one of three golds won by the Brazilian indoor volleyball teams in the summer Olympics. The other two were won by the men-at Athens 2004 and before then, at Barcelona 1992.
The nation also boasts a hearty beach volleyball program, with two teams winning gold since the sport was added to the slate of summer Olympic events at Atlanta 1996.
As of now, 16 sports will have at least one Brazilian athlete representing-including team sports. Both men's and women's basketball and football (soccer) will be there, as will women's handball and men's volleyball.
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