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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
James Toney

Winter Olympics review: From politics and human rights to doping and Covid, Beijing Games leaves a sour taste

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When snow, fake or otherwise, melts, you get slush but it’s unlikely many will be feeling too slushy about these Olympics.

For those who made debuts, delivered personal bests or cracked the podium, these weeks in frigid Beijing will warm their hearts for years to come.

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