Brazilian athletes sacrifice Olympic spots to help flood victims

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Two Brazilian athletes give up Olympic spots to help flood victims in worst flooding Brazil has seen in 80 years

Key Points

  • Athletes were training to represent Brazil in rowing at the Olympics in Paris
  • Worst flooding Brazil has seen in 80 years
  • Many homes were underwater

Pros

  • Selfless act of sacrificing personal achievement for the greater good
  • Raising awareness about the severity of the flood situation in Brazil