Embarrassing 'flops' or true Olympians — is China moving beyond its gold obsession? – Washington Post

Embarrassing ‘flops’ or true Olympians — is China moving beyond its gold obsession?
Washington Post
China has long been known for a single-minded obsession with Olympic gold. Potential athletes are picked out at a young age and ruthlessly groomed for Olympic success, often in a sport of the authorities’ choice. Nothing but first place was good enough …
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