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  "path": "/2026/02/13/artist-speaks-out-after-ukrainian-athlete-barred-from-winter-olympics-for-commemorative-helmet",
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  "textContent": "Iryna Prots, who created the imagery on Vladyslav Heraskevych’s helmet—which honours Ukraine’s war dead—says she feels the decision to disqualify him violates the Olympic spirit",
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