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Ukrainian Olympian Yuri Cheban auctioning medals to help war effort

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Retired Ukrainian sprint canoeist Yuri Cheban won Olympic gold in the 200 metres in 2012 and 2016. He also won a bronze in the 500 metres in 2008. Cheban is auctioning his medals in hopes of raising a six-figure donation to contribute to the war effort.

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CBC News

Ukrainian Olympian Yuri Cheban auctioning medals to help war effort

One of Ukraine's most decorated Olympians is auctioning his medals — two golds and a bronze — in hopes of raising a six-figure donation to contribute to the war effort in his native land.

1 year ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

Ukrainian Olympian auctioning medals to help war effort

One of Ukraine's most decorated Olympians is auctioning his medals — two golds and a bronze — in hopes of raising a six-figure donation to contribute to the war effort in his native land. “My Olympic medals won’t matter if Ukraine can’t stand for this fight for freedom and independence,” two-time canoe champion Yuri Cheban told The Associated Press in an email exchange Wednesday.

1 year ago·United States

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