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  • Locals practice football skills on Tijuca beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 7th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Locals play football during the late afternoon sunset on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Locals play football during the late afternoon sunset on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • A beach scene looking along the stretch of beaches including Arpoador, Ipanema and Leblon beaches. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Locals play football during the late afternoon sunset on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Sunbathers on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Sunbathers on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Sunbathers on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Sunbathers on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Sunbathers on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Locals sit in the shade of a palm tree on Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Locals play football on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Locals play football on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Early morning walkers at sunrise on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Early morning swimmers at sunrise on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Early morning walkers at sunrise on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Early morning swimmers at sunrise on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Early morning walkers and swimmers at sunrise on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Early morning surfers at Ipanema beach catch a wave as the sunrise catches the light of the surrounding beachfront properties. Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Early morning walkers at sunrise on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Early morning surfers at Ipanema beach catch a wave as the sunrise catches the light of the surrounding beachfront properties. Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Early morning surfers at Ipanema beach wait for a wave as the sunrise catches the light of the surrounding beachfront properties. Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Early morning surfers at Ipanema beach wait for a wave as the sunrise catches the light of the surrounding beachfront properties. Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Early morning surfers at Ipanema beach catch a wave as the sunrise catches the light of the surrounding beachfront properties. Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Early morning surfers at Ipanema beach catch a wave as the sunrise catches the light of the surrounding beachfront properties. Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Early morning surfers at Ipanema beach catch a wave as the sunrise catches the light of the surrounding beachfront properties. Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Fitness enthusiasts work out at an outdoor gymnasium overlooking the ocean at Parque do Arpoador, between the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Fitness enthusiasts work out at an outdoor gymnasium overlooking the ocean at Parque do Arpoador, between the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Fitness enthusiasts work out at an outdoor gymnasium overlooking the ocean at Parque do Arpoador, between the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Fitness enthusiasts work out at an outdoor gymnasium overlooking the ocean at Parque do Arpoador, between the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Fitness enthusiasts work out at an outdoor gymnasium overlooking the ocean at Parque do Arpoador, between the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • Girls attend a football coaching class in the late afternoon sunshine on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 12th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A young boy kicks a football in the late afternoon sunshine  on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 12th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Early morning surfers at Ipanema beach catch a wave as the sunrise catches the light of the surrounding beachfront properties. Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 12th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Early morning surfers at Ipanema beach catch a wave as the sunrise catches the light of the surrounding beachfront properties. Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 12th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Early morning surfers at Ipanema beach catch a wave as the sunrise catches the light of the surrounding beachfront properties. Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 12th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Early morning exercise overlooking the surf at Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 12th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A surfer checks the early morning surf conditions on Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 12th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • An early morning fitness class on Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 12th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • An early morning fitness class on Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 12th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Early morning surfers at Ipanema beach catch a wave as the sunrise catches the light of the surrounding beachfront properties. Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton...The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Early morning paddlers at Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals play football in the late afternoon light at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A Hang glider prepares to land on the beach in the late afternoon light at Sao Conrado beach as locals play football on the beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Hang gliders fly past the surrounding hllsides and prepare to land on the beach in the late afternoon light at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals play on the beach in the late afternoon light at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Local youngsters take surf lessons at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Local youngsters take surf lessons at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Local youngsters take surf lessons at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Local youngsters take surf lessons at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals play football during the late afternoon sunset on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 7th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Local youngsters play in the water pools on Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 7th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Local youngsters play in the water pools on Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 7th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Local youngsters play in the water pools on Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 7th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Youngsters fly kites during the late afternoon sunset on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Youngsters fly kites during the late afternoon sunset on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals play football during the late afternoon sunset on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals play football during the late afternoon sunset on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A beach goer meditates in the late afternoon sunshine on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A man works out at a keep fit station on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Fitness enthusiasts work out at an outdoor gymnasium overlooking the ocean at Parque do Arpoador, between the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals play football on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Fitness enthusiasts works out at fitness workstation on the edge of Copacobana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A couple play football as beach goers relax on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Runners jog past football posts with torn netting at sunset on Copcabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 5th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals celebrate during a game of foot volley, a hybrid game combining beach volley ball and football at Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 5th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals play foot volley, a hybrid game combining beach volley ball and football at Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 5th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals play foot volley, a hybrid game combining beach volley ball and football at Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 5th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals play foot volley, a hybrid game combining beach volley ball and football at Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 5th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals practice foot volley, a hybrid game combining beach volley ball and football at Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 5th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals practice foot volley, a hybrid game combining beach volley ball and football at Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 5th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A skateboarder and cyclists travel along a designated exercise lane alongside Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 4th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A skateboarder travels along a designated exercise lane alongside Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 4th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A ball seller walks along Ipanema beach carrying his collection of beach balls. Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 4th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals practice foot  volley, a hybrid game combining beach volley ball and football at Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 4th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A local dives for the ball while playing foot volley, a hybrid game combining beach volley ball and football at Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 4th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals play beach volleyball at Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 4th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A fitness enthusiast works out at fitness workstation on the edge of Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 4th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A cyclist passes a fitness workstation on the edge of Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 4th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Early morning surfers at Ipanema beach catch a wave as the sunrise catches the light of the surrounding beachfront properties. Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 9th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016..
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  • A Para glider prepares to land on the beach in the late afternoon light at Sao Conrado beach as locals play football on the beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals play football at sunset on Copcabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 5th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A runner jogs past a football match at sunset on Copcabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 5th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Joggers run past a group of sunbathers on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals play football at night time under floodlight on the beach at Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 10th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals play football at night time under floodlight on the beach at Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 10th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Members of  Voltz Parkour practice on the beachfront wall at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 10th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Members of  Voltz Parkour practice on the beachfront wall at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 10th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Members of  Voltz Parkour practice on the beachfront wall at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 10th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals on the beach front  in the late afternoon light at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Local youngsters take surf lessons at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Local youngsters take surf lessons at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Local youngsters take surf lessons at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Local youngsters take surf lessons at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Local youngsters take surf lessons at Sao Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Early morning walkers on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 8th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Locals practice football on Barra da Tijuca beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 7th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A man works out at a keep fit station on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • A boy runs past palm trees on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 6th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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  • Youngsters play beach football at night time under floodlights on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil. 5th July 2010. Photo Tim Clayton..The beaches of Rio de Janeiro, provide the ultimate playground for locals and tourists alike. Beach activity is in abundance as beach volley ball, football and a hybrid of the two, foot volley, are played day and night along the length and breadth of Rio's beaches. .Volleyball nets and football posts stretch along the cities coastline and are a hive of activity particularly at it's most famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema. .The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean provide the ideal conditions for a variety of water sports. Walkways along the edge of the beaches along with exercise stations and cycleways encourage sporting activity, even an outdoor gym is available at the Parque Do Arpoador overlooking the ocean. .On Sunday's the main roads along the beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema are closed to traffic bringing out thousands of people of all ages to walk, run, jog, ride, skateboard and cycle more than 10 km of beachside roadway. .This sports mad city is about to become a worldwide sporting focus as they play host to the world's biggest sporting events with Brazil hosting the next Fifa World Cup in 2014 and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Olympic Games in 2016...
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