FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016

BOB COSTAS’ INTERVIEW WITH RIO MAYOR EDUARDO PAES FEATURED EXCLUSIVELY ON NBCOLYMPICS.COM & NBC SPORTS APP

RIO DE JANEIRO – August 3, 2016 – NBC Olympics primetime host Bob Costas interviewed Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes earlier this week, discussing Rio’s progress as the host of the 2016 Summer Games, the issues facing the city, and the upcoming competition, including Brazil’s quest for a gold medal in men’s soccer.

The interview is now available exclusively on NBCOlympics.com (click here) and on the NBC Sports app – NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs.

“Bob’s in-depth interview with Mayor Paes offers Americans a look at the Games from the perspective of Rio’s top official,” said Jim Bell, Executive Producer, NBC Olympics.

NBC Olympics’ digital offerings for the 2016 Rio Olympics includes a record 4,500 streaming hours, including live streaming of all competition; TV simul-stream coverage of nine television networks; and first-time streaming to connected TVs. Click here for more information.

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