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References
- ↑ "Guts, no glory", The Guardian, September 22, 2000
- ↑ "The Real Olympic Contest: The Haves vs. the Have-Nots", Los Angeles Times
- ↑ "Tiny war-torn Laos determined to make Olympics mark", Australian Broadcasting Corporation, July 27, 2000
- ↑ "Results -- Day 6", ESPN, September 20, 2000
