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Olympic Coach's COVID Scandal Comes Out

April 15, 2026 | Edition #490 |
Back in the COVID era, rules weren’t just strict, they were non-negotiable. But one coach infringed them at the Olympics, and the truth that he faked it has now surfaced years later. Meanwhile, Gout Gout is about to face his biggest test yet against an Olympic champion.
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TODAY’S POLL
As you read above, an Olympic coach confessed that he faked the required COVID vaccination certificate to enter the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022. While the ice hockey team never won any medals, there is a big responsibility in the hands of the Olympic Committee. So, tell us,
Do You Think the International Olympics Committee Should Intervene and Reprimand the Swiss Team For this Mistake? |

THROWBACK MOMENT
Just last week, Jordan Chiles delivered a perfect finish for UCLA, guiding them to their first regional title since 2019. Now, with the semifinals and NCAA title on the line this weekend, she has a chance to do it again, on an even bigger stage. Here’s a quick throwback to her energy heading into it.

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