For Ukraine, Olympics is a battleground

By Associated Press

Jul 10, 2024 12:06 am

KYIV, Ukraine — For Ukrainian hurdler Anna Ryzhykova, each stride on the Paris Olympic track will have meaning far beyond the time she clocks.

Her competitions are no longer strictly an individual battle, but war on a different front. Her goal is not just gold, but also to rivet global attention on her country's fight for survival against Russia.

ON A MISSION Hurdler Anna Ryzhykova trains at the sports center in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Jan. 8, 2024. Her competitions are no longer strictly an individual battle, but war on a different front. AP PHOTO

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