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U.S. medal haul falls short of expectations in Pyeongchang

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While U.S. medal hopes have fallen short, Norway is having the Olympics “Of its life.”

At the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, some of the bigger American names have not won as many medals as hoped, but the games are still providing many memorable moments. William Brangham talks with Christine Brennan of USA Today about the figure skating competitions, Norway’s many wins and allegations of doping against a Russian athlete.

02/20/2018

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