No flag, anthem or parade: An isolated Winter Olympics beckons for Russian athletes
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By PAVEL BEDNYAKOV and JAMES ELLINGWORTH TERSKOL, Russia (AP) — Every time Nikita Filippov races, it’s an uphill struggle. At the Olympics, even more so. Related Articles Glitter, grit and the 50-km grind: What to know about cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics Ski jumping overshadowed by cheating scandal after Norway caught tampering with uniforms What to know about Nordic combined and its Olympic future 2-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim injures shoulder, ‘trying to stay optimistic’ for Italy All eyes on Stolz: What to know about speedskating at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics The 23-year-old from Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka peninsula is a medal contender in the rugged new...