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‘Deprive them of everything!’ Russia warns athletes who switch nationality they 'could face jail'

Franciszek Józef Beszłej
 16.02.2026, 14:43
Yekaterinburg-born speed skater Vladimir Semirunniy has already won Poland a silver medal in the 10,000m.
Yekaterinburg-born speed skater Vladimir Semirunniy has already won Poland a silver medal in the 10,000m. Photo: PAP/Paweł Skraba

About 30 former Russian athletes are competing for other countries at the Winter Olympics in Italy.