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21. Of course it matters. Especially if someone else benefits from his absence...

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 03:40 PM

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... their medal win will be a hollow victory and will be tainted with an asterisk.

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Was he a medal contender? QueerDuck Thursday #1

does it matter? nt Javaman Thursday #3

Does it not? nt QueerDuck Thursday #8

no, it really doesn't Javaman Thursday #19

Yes... He had a lot to lose JT45242 Thursday #7

God forbid someone hurts Putin's fee-fees MrsCheaplaugh Thursday #2

💙💛 Donkees Thursday #4

I know who that is Jilly_in_VA Thursday #15

It would have opened the door to abuse by others FakeNoose Thursday #5

Honoring the memory blue-wave Thursday #9

I didn't say it was political FakeNoose Thursday #10

Did you forget your last sentence? blue-wave Thursday #11

There's a ski racer who always wears a tiger helmet maxsolomon Thursday #20

He made his stand. Easterncedar Thursday #6

Vladyslav is a real winner 🏅 Clouds Passing Thursday #12

I hope other athletes speak up for him. Fla Dem Thursday #13

This is bullshit Jilly_in_VA Thursday #14

Disqualified over honoring fallen athletes, republianmushroom Thursday #16

I know they have to follow rules, and i won't disagree but i'm curious if bluestarone Thursday #18

Honor above self. That's a hero! Wonder Why Thursday #22