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Viktor Ahn

Viktor ahn

How did a South Korean Olympic speed skater end up skating for Russia?

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For these athletes, who may be competing for a nation they’re only tangentially connected to, it’s about fulfilling an Olympic dream — and filling out an Olympic roster.

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