The dead Ukrainian athletes who can’t watch the Olympics

As the Olympics kick off in Paris, it's worth remembering that the Russian invasion has taken the lives of some of Ukraine’s most courageous people, including nearly 500 athletes with big dreams.

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series. Our first part was an investigation into the supposedly neutral Russian athletes who were permitted to take part in the Olympics despite supporting Putin or the war.

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