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COVID-19 Knocks Top American Out Of Olympics

U.S. pole vaulter Sam Kendricks won’t be able to compete in Tokyo. The two-time world champion and bronze medal winner in Rio has tested positive for coronavirus.

Host Jane Clayson speaks with CNN international correspondent Selina Wang in Tokyo.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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