Babashoff
Americannoun
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There’s no respecting them without surrendering what might be the best weapon against cheating, the one that Babashoff tried to employ, only to have it turned against her — shame.
From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2016
In her memoir, “Making Waves,” published last month, Babashoff recalled being asked before the 1976 Olympics began about her East German rivals’ prospects.
From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2016
It was the first time since the 1976 Olympics that the three women had been in the same place — mainly because Babashoff had resisted any reunion.
From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2016
“People knew what was going on at the time, they just didn’t know what to do about it,” Babashoff said.
From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2016
“People criticized me for my poor sportsmanship,” Babashoff said.
From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2016
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