US team includes 292 women

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Los Angeles: The US Olympic Committee announced a 555strong team for the Rio Games that includes 292 women, the most women to represent any country at the Games. With 263 men on the squad, it’s just the second time that the United States will send more women than men to the Olympics after fielding a team of 269 women and 261 men in London four years ago. The team includes 68 gold medalists among 191 returning Olympians. — AFP