Belarus sprinter says punishment awaited her back home
In this photo taken from video, Belarus Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya speaks during a video interview with the Associated Press in Japan, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. Belarus sprinter tells AP in video interview she hopes to continue her career, but for now safety remains a priority. (AP Photo/Daniel Kozin)
By DANIEL KOZIN and DARIA LITVINOVA
Associated Press
MOSCOW — A Belarusian Olympic sprinter who had a public feud with officials from her team at the Tokyo Games said Tuesday that they “made it clear” she would face punishment if she returned home to an autocratic government that has relentlessly stifled any criticism....
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