U.S. swimmers leave Rio after police questioning
By Reuters
19 August 2016 |
8:06 am
Two U.S. swimmers, Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz, arrive at Rio de Janeiro's Galeao Airport as they prepare to fly home after being questioned by police.
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