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Posted: Dec 28, 2020 6:31 AM MT | Last Updated: December 28, 2020
Edmonton athletes jumping pandemic hurdles
CBC News Edmonton3 months ago
3:05The COVID-19 pandemic has lead to challenges and tough decisions for Edmonton athletes while chasing their Olympic dreams.3:05
For Edmonton-area athletes with Olympic aspirations, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought anxiety and an end to at least one Olympic dream.
After years of hard work and training, and mere months from Olympic qualifiers, athletes have had to deal with the global pandemic, which forced the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 games.
But athletes have met the postponement with resiliency and a determination to turn the extra training time to their advantage.