BBC probe links money and keirin cycling event at Olympics

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A BBC World Service investigation found that Keirin, a cycling event at the Olympics secured its place at the games with a payment of $3 million to Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). Reporter Matt McGrath joins The Takeaway to explain. Guest: Matt McGrath, BBC World Service correspondent

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