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That 1980s boycott cost our athletes their chance
Carl and Carol Lewis were robbed of numerous medal opportunities at the prime of their careers. I'm from their hometown and their aunt was my gym teacher, so I have personal knowledge of that mistake. The Olympics are about peace and getting the nations together.