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GoCubsGo

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17. Why were they even there in the first place?

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Tue Aug 10, 2021, 11:01 PM

Aug 2021

They were banned for doping, and the whole "ROC" thing was bullshit. They need to STFU. If the IOC is going to ban them, then fucking ban them without any loopholes.

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Russia Melts Down: U.S. Rigged Olympics to Steal Our Golds [View all] Jilly_in_VA Aug 2021 OP

im so fed up with this as the original founder of the modern olympic games AllaN01Bear Aug 2021 #1

That's one reason Jilly_in_VA Aug 2021 #5

mine was the dual gold medals for the pole vaulters and some others . AllaN01Bear Aug 2021 #6

That too Jilly_in_VA Aug 2021 #8

then there was jesse owens who befriended a better track person than him and made the biggest insult AllaN01Bear Aug 2021 #11

I've been thinking, for a while now... 2naSalit Aug 2021 #2

The Russians...... SergeStorms Aug 2021 #3

Of course he was Jilly_in_VA Aug 2021 #4

Corrupt. Yes. SergeStorms Aug 2021 #7

I love it when former Russian/Soviet "possessions" beat the old bear. rickyhall Aug 2021 #9

Bulgaria Jilly_in_VA Aug 2021 #12

Russia had no competitors. Xoan Aug 2021 #10

" Russia Melt Down:Rigged Olympics "... can I say it? Can I Say it??? Pleaseplease!! mitch96 Aug 2021 #13

This will give Trump a sad his country lost. nt doc03 Aug 2021 #14

I'm surprised Russia hasn't blamed the Jews yet for losing the individual rhythmic gymnastics event. Crowman2009 Aug 2021 #15

Country kicked out of the Olympics for illegal doping says what? Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2021 #16

Why were they even there in the first place? GoCubsGo Aug 2021 #17