John Oliver Says ‘You Can See Why Athletes Might Want to Dope’ Ahead of the Olympics (Video)
The Rio de Janeiro Olympics are just around the corner, and while they may conjure inspirational stories of athletes, the truth behind some of the participants' incredible achievements can be a bit more grim than these stories let on.The Rio de Janeiro Olympics are just around the corner, and while they may conjure inspirational stories of athletes, the truth behind some of the participants’ incredible achievements can be a bit more grim than these stories let on.
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