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Sports | May 18, 2016 10:30 am

This Is How Difficult It Is to Qualify for the Olympics

Profiling athletes who train 40-plus hours per week to earn a spot on Team USA

Male gymnast preparing for performance on the side horse
Male gymnast preparing for performance on the side horse
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By Matthew Reitman

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