(ATR) It’s a wet final day at the Rio Olympics.
Overnight rain stretched into the morning, making for a damp but comfortable start to the men’s marathon at 9:30 a.m. with temperatures at 21 degrees Celsius.
The weather didn’t seem to be affecting crowds at the Olympic Park, however. Streams of people could be seen entering the park ahead of the last day of competition. Thundershowers are predicted for the afternoon with a high of 27 degrees Celsius.
The forecast makes for gloomy reading for those planning to attend the closing ceremony later on Sunday. There's an 85 percent chance of rain at 8 p.m., when the event is scheduled to begin. The chance of precipitation decreases slightly as the evening wears on, but it’s still at 40 percent at 11 p.m. The ceremony is expected to last about two and a half hours, ending around 10:30 p.m.
Written by Gerard Farekat Olympic Park
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