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Rio Olympics 2016: Australia issues beach ban for athletes, citing safety concerns

Australia's athletes have been banned from two of Rio de Janeiro's popular beaches after dark due to security concerns.

Australia's team chef de mission Kitty Chiller said athletes had been told not to go to Copacabana and Ipanema beaches between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time.

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The decision was made in the wake of American six-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte having been held up at gunpoint on Sunday, while two Australian rowing coaches also were reportedly robbed at knifepoint shortly after the games' opening ceremony.