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Dot Records The Lesson of Sochi 2014: Figure Skating Takes Grit, Not Just Grace
Skaters like Adelina Sotnikova, Mao Asada, Ashley Wagner, and Jeremy Abbott reminded fans that sometimes the best Olympic stories are about athletes with something to prove.
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