The Olympics - in a world of political chaos. That could affect the Games, especially for the United States. American athletes are used to people liking them, says political scientist Stephen Marr.

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://swedenherald.com/article/people-will-definitely-boo-us-athletes-at-the-winter-olympics


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    2 months ago

    I mean it might suck for them personally, but they know what they signed up for. You know as an Olympic Athlete you’re representing your nation. That you’re basically a propaganda tool. It goes with the territory.