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450, 000 condoms to be distributed in Rio

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350,000 will be handed to males while 100,000 are for females along with 175,000 personal packets of lube.
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450, 000 condoms will be distributed at the

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The International Olympic Committe have stated that the condoms will distributed mainly to encourage the over 10,500 athletes and staff to practice safe sex.

This is the highest number of condoms that will be distrusted for the Olympic Games.

As the Games draw nearer the outbreak of Zika - which evidence has shown can lead to birth defects in babies - in Brazil has caused concern among some athletes.

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has agreed to provide Australia's athletes with antiviral condoms.

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The likes of Jessica Ennis-Hill and Hope Solo have expressed their fears, while Kenya are reportedly monitoring the situation.

The virus is primarily transmitted by mosquitoes but can also be spread sexually, leading the AOC to team up condom manufacturer Starpharma.

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