ON AUGUST 5th, during the ceremony to mark the opening of the Rio Olympics, each of the national teams will take the customary walk around the stadium, clustered around their national flag. The American contingent will number 554, whereas 462 will represent Brazil. The size of the Russian team, however, remains anyone's guess.

ON AUGUST 5th, during the ceremony to mark the opening of the Rio Olympics, each of the national teams will take the customary walk around the stadium, clustered around their national flag. The American contingent will number 554, whereas 462 will represent Brazil. The size of the Russian team, however, remains anyone's guess.