MR Imaging at Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Report of Experience Using State-of-the-Art 3.0-T and 1.5-T Wide-Bore MR Imaging Scanners in High-Performance Athletes.

A facility with ultimate imaging technology was established to provide diagnostic care for the athletes during the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, two of the world's most prestigious sports events. The Imaging Center featured 3.0-T and 1.5-T wide-bore MRI scanners. High-end, wide-bore 3.0-T and 1.5-T MRI systems with dedicated coils provided high-quality imaging solutions, enabling diagnoses of even minor injuries with the utmost accuracy during the games. This article outlines the authors' experience using 3.0-T and 1.5-T wide-bore MRI during the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including the advantages and potential applications of this diagnostic method in sports medicine.