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IbogaProject

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1. That 1980s boycott cost our athletes their chance

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Feb 7, 2022, 10:42 PM

Feb 2022

Carl and Carol Lewis were robbed of numerous medal opportunities at the prime of their careers. I'm from their hometown and their aunt was my gym teacher, so I have personal knowledge of that mistake. The Olympics are about peace and getting the nations together.

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