It has been a busy day in the press, and, I expect, a busy day at Lake Krugloye, where both teams are putting the finishing touches to their routines for Rio. Can we spend some time thinking about how they must be feeling at this uncertain time? Is there anything readers of RRG can do to support our teams? If you have any imagery, video, memes or even just words of support, please post links to them in the comments and I will disseminate them through my various social media channels. (You might find it easier to post pictures and video on the RRG Facebook page.) Some will reach the gymnasts, and I am certain that your support will help them. Let me say, right away, I believe in our gymnasts 100%. I do not for one moment think that any of them has done anything to deserve the doubt and innuendo that has been cast on them today. In my opinion, the IOC will throw out the WADA recommendations as unfair and unworkable. In the ...
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