A Ukrainian fencer dedicated her Olympic medal to athletes who couldn't compete 'because Russia killed them'

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Olga Kharlan of Team Ukraine sits on the ground in a celebratory yell after winning the Fencing Women's Sabre Individual Bronze Medal Bout on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024
Olga Kharlan of Team Ukraine celebrates winning the Fencing Women's Sabre Individual Bronze Medal Bout at the Olympic Games Paris 2024

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  • Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan dedicated her Olympic bronze medal to fallen Ukrainian athletes.
  • Around 400 Ukrainian athletes have been killed in Russia's invasion.
  • Kharlan was nearly unable to compete as punishment for not shaking a Russian fencer's hand in a prior contest.

A Ukrainian fencer dedicated her Olympic medal to "athletes who could not come and be here because Russia killed them."

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