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The Olympics strive for political neutrality. So, how will they deal with surging athlete activism?

  • Written by Michelle O'Shea, Senior Lecturer Management, Western Sydney University
The Olympics strive for political neutrality. So, how will they deal with surging athlete activism?Frank Franklin II/AP

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has long tried to insulate itself from politics in society, but wider issues have always been a part of sport - including the Olympics.

Sometimes political statements have been subtle and accommodated by the IOC, such as Cathy Freeman’s victory lap at the 2000 Sydney Olympics,...

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