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August 22, 2016

Ethiopian Olympic Marathoner Wins Silver, Protests at Finish Line
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Meanwhile, Ethiopian Olympic runner Feyisa Lilesa risked his safety by
raising his arms in an "X" as he won a silver medal in the marathon. The
"X" is a symbol used by protesters against human rights abuses by the
Ethiopian government. Lilesa told reporters after the race the
government might kill him for the gesture.
Topics:Olympics Ethiopia

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