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Russian athlete couldn't compete in CrossFit games, until a Wisconsin couple stepped up

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Roman Khrennikov was unable for years to get a tourist or athlete visa from his home country to compete in the CrossFit Games in Madison. Pat and Roza Gilles heard about his plight and decided to help. They sponsored his visa so he could compete in Madison in the 2022 CrossFit games, where he placed second. They also helped reunite him with his wife, then pregnant with their son.

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Russian athlete couldn't compete in CrossFit games, until a Wisconsin couple stepped up

Roman Khrennikov was denied a visa to compete in the CrossFit Games in Madison. Then he met Pat and Roza Gilles.

·Madison, United States
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Wisconsin State Journal broke the news in Madison, United States on Sunday, July 30, 2023.
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