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Pele eyes Olympic gold if Rio wins 2016 bid

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Chicago : IL : USA | about 1 month ago

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The Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid delegation poses in Copenhagen

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The Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid delegation poses in Copenhagen

Triple World Cup winner Pele rues never getting the chance to win an Olympic medal but the 68-year-old thinks he might still fulfil his dream if Rio de Janeiro is selected to host the 2016 Games. Professional soccer players were not allowed to take part in the Olympics when Pele was competing in the...

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News Source: Seattle Times | about 1 month ago

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News Source: Chicago Tribune | about 1 month ago

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