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Some sporting governing bodies have publicly rebuked athletes for choosing to compete in the games.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Thank you, Kaden and Aaron, and congratulations for being such accomplished athletes and even more so, for being great human beings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Masters athletes experience a 5% to 6% decline in performance per decade, significantly less than the 10% to 12% for non-training individuals.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

"This equity is a way for us to have a real partnership. These are the athletes who are the first movers, the ones who are taking a leap and helping us get this started."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

It’s pretty boring, but the athletes, well, you know.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson



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