Russian and Ukrainian athletes inspire hopes for peace with this one Olympic 2022 photo

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Cerith Gardiner - published on 02/18/22

Two champion skiers show what's really important in life.

A recent photo taken during the freestyle skiing men's aerials event captures friendship and trust. It's an image that brings together not only two sporting champs, but two nations that have been on the verge of war these last few weeks.

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