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Top athletes who are skipping the Rio Olympics

(Getty Images)
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The upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will bring together competitors from all across the globe, but some of the world’s top athletes have announced that they won’t be in attendance. Here’s an updated list of those who have opted to skip the games.

Updated Aug. 2

Basketball

Cycling

  • Tejay van Garderen (top U.S. cyclist) — Zika concerns

  • Alberto Contador (two-time Tour de France winner) — Injuries

Golf

Tennis

Track and Field

Other