Olympians compete in empty arena as fans wait outside

One of the greatest sounds you can hear as an Olympian is the roar of the crowd cheering you on.
Sadly, some athletes were denied that experience on Saturday when lines formed for several blocks outside an arena in Rio de Janeiro as spectators were forced to endure long security checks. Security officials cited shootings and bombs threats outside the stadium. As lines became hours long and crowds grew restless from the sweltering heat, inside, gymnasts performed to an empty arena.
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