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Chinese gymnast recovering from a leg injury takes part in a training session at the National Gymnastics Center in Beijing.
Friday, Jun. 20, 2008

Open quoteThe athletes themselves basically have no idea of their injuries, and they usually don't have a say.Close quote

  • Dr. WANG YUBIN
  • of China, on Chinese Olympic athletes who are urged to compete despite serious injuries due to immense national pressure to win
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