Too late for that.What they'll do is hold the track & field events in the various favelas of Rio.That should motivate the runners to set new world records.During a day trip tour of Rio a few years ago our guide pointed out a favela on a nearby hillside (we were touring a national park close to Rio) and she sad that it's so dangerous that the Brazilian *army* doesn't dare to attempt to enter it during *daylight*.With God as my Judge that's exactly what she said.
About 10 years ago, I was in Rio for a conference. Our 4 star hotel was on Ipanema. As we pull into the hotel entrance, there are about 6 guards armed with Uzis standing by the front doors. It gets worse...a few days later, I decide one afternoon to head for the beach..( OK..I admit it...I was hoping to catch a glimpse of the gorgeous local ladies in the thong bikinis..) there’s like an underground tunnel from the hotel pool area to the beach..it comes out at the lifeguard station, which is manned by a lifeguard, and 3 guards sporting AKs...even more..they tell tourists..especially the women....to NEVER open a window in a car or a bus..because they’ll reach in and try and rip off any jewelry you’re wearing..one lady actually lost her ear the week before we got there..