Champ Kind Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (Reuters) - Australia's NBA player Patty Mills said he plans to hire personal security at the Rio Olympics to ensure the safety of his family after a Paralympic sailor and team official from his country were robbed at gunpoint in the host city. Paralympic sailor Liesl Tesch and physiotherapist Sarah Ross said they were taking a bike ride in a park near their hotel at Flamengo Beach early on Sunday when they were confronted by two men, one of whom was carrying a pistol. Australia's Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller said the incident was a "light warning" and that she had written to the Rio organizing committee and mayor demanding action. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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