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Brazil
Key Facts
Top medal sports
(pre-2012)
Capital
Brasilia
Population
196,600,000
Size
8,550,000km²
Languages
- Portuguese
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Olympics still a success, Menezes
Brazil coach Mano Menezes said that his team's Olympic campaign remains a success despite failing to win gold.
12 Aug 12
Brazil-Russia in volleyball final
10 Aug 12
Favourites Brazil beat Italy in their semi-final to book a clash with Russia for the men's volleyball gold medal.
USA and Brazil to fight for gold
9 Aug 12
Favourites USA move a step closer to a first women's volleyball Olympic gold with a 3-0 win against South Korea.
Brazil to play Mexico in final
7 Aug 12
Brazil will play Mexico in the men's football final after brushing aside the challenge of South Korea at Old Trafford with a 3-0 victory.
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Brazil at the Olympics
22 London 2012 ranking
23 Beijing 2008 ranking
1920 First Olympic appearance
Athletes from Brazil
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One to watch Neymar 
Football Medallist -
One to watch Cesar Cielo Filho Swimming Medallist -
Thiago Silva Football Medallist -
Leandro Damiao Football Medallist -
Murilo Endres Volleyball Medallist -
Mayra Aguiar Judo Medallist -
Jaqueline Carvalho Volleyball Medallist -
Yamaguchi Falcao Florentino Boxing Medallist -
Thiago Soares Alves Volleyball Medallist -
Wallace De Souza Volleyball Medallist -
Alison Cerutti Beach Volleyball Medallist -
Adriana Araujo Boxing Medallist
Picture Galleries
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London 2012 Olympics: Day Nine Photo Gallery The best pictures from Day Nine of the London 2012 Olympics.
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London 2012 Olympics: Day Eight Photo Gallery The best pictures from Day Eight of the London 2012 Olympics.
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London 2012 Olympics: Day Seven Photo Gallery The best pictures from Day Seven of the London 2012 Olympics.
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London 2012 Olympics: Day Five Photo Gallery The best pictures from Day Five of the London 2012 Olympics.
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London 2012 Olympics: Day Four Photo Gallery The best pictures from Day Four of the London 2012 Olympics.
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volleyball | 1 | 1 | 0 | RANK 1 |
| Judo | 1 | 0 | 3 | RANK 6 |
| Gymnastics - Artistic | 1 | 0 | 0 | RANK 6 |
Medal Table
| Rank | Country |
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Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
United States
|
46 | 29 | 29 | 104 |
| 2 |
China
|
38 | 27 | 23 | 88 |
| 3 |
Great Britain & N. Ireland
|
29 | 17 | 19 | 65 |
| 22 |
Brazil
(selected)
|
3 | 5 | 9 | 17 |
Brazil Medallists
- Bronze
Yane Marques Women's Modern Pentathlon - Silver
Brazil Men's Volleyball Team
Men's Volleyball - Bronze
Yamaguchi Falcao Florentino Men's Light Heavyweight (81kg)
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Comment & Analysis
More blogsDo you agree with our football expert's men's side for the Olympics?
A stuttering start from Team GB, but Brazil could serve up an Olympic football treat, writes BBC Sport's Paul Fletcher
Brazil's dual football mission at the London Olympics
The British public are getting a crash course on the appeal and importance of the Olympic football tournament. They may…
Brazilian judoka Sarah Menezes says she's dedicated to her sport and longs for a win in London.
Sarah Menezes aims to be Brazil's first female Olympic gold medallist.