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Switzerland eyes at least 5 medals with 109 athletes to Rio Olympics
                 Source: Xinhua | 2016-07-19 23:42:23 | Editor: huaxia

BERN, Switzerland, July 19, (Xinhua) -- Switzerland will send 109 athletes to the Rio Olympics, targeting at least five medals.

It's the biggest Swiss Olympic team since 114 athletes competed at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Roger Federer will be at his fifth Summer Games. He was crowned in doubles with Stan Wawrinka at Beijing 2008. His silver in men's singles was among four Swiss medals at the 2012 London Olympics.

Nicola Spirig will defend his Olympic title in triathlon, so will be Steve Guerdat in equestrian jumping. Enditem

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Switzerland eyes at least 5 medals with 109 athletes to Rio Olympics

Source: Xinhua 2016-07-19 23:42:23

BERN, Switzerland, July 19, (Xinhua) -- Switzerland will send 109 athletes to the Rio Olympics, targeting at least five medals.

It's the biggest Swiss Olympic team since 114 athletes competed at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Roger Federer will be at his fifth Summer Games. He was crowned in doubles with Stan Wawrinka at Beijing 2008. His silver in men's singles was among four Swiss medals at the 2012 London Olympics.

Nicola Spirig will defend his Olympic title in triathlon, so will be Steve Guerdat in equestrian jumping. Enditem

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