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    Solo a ‘go’ for Rio despite Zika virus concerns

    SPNW StaffBy SPNW StaffMay 10, 2016Updated:May 11, 20164 Comments2 Mins Read
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    Hope Solo, despite reservations, will compete in Rio. / Wiki Commons

    U.S. Women’s National Team goalkeeper Hope Solo, a former Washington Husky and a member of the Seattle Reign, told CNBC Tuesday that she has “begrudgingly” decided to participate in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro despite her concerns about the mosquito-borne Zika virus.

    Solo said in February that she would not go to Rio unless Brazil took major steps toward eradicating the virus, which in pregnant women can lead to the birth defect microcephaly and other severe brain abnormalities in babies.

    “I strongly believe that no athlete should be put into this position — to decide between your Olympic dreams and your own health,” Solo told CNBC. Solo was in goal when the U.S. won gold in 2012 in London and again last summer when the national team won the Women’s World Cup.

    Solo said she decided to participate in Rio because there’s a chance to set a new standard.

    “It’s never been done where we’ve won the World Cup and backed it with an Olympic championship,” said Solo, a Richland native.

    Although she’s a go for Rio, Solo told the network she’s still wary.

    “I’m not sure I’m even going to be leaving the hotel room, outside of practice,” she said.

    In addition to her national team duties, Solo has been a member of the Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League since 2013.

     

     

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    4 Comments

    1. wabubba67 on May 10, 2016 4:57 pm

      Guessing that she and Jeremy live in constant fear of viruses.

      • Winifredjturner on May 10, 2016 8:03 pm

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      • Georgiaplogue1 on May 11, 2016 8:35 pm

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    2. 1coolguy on May 10, 2016 8:46 pm

      Hope she leaves her husband home for the sake of Rio!

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