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Think you can spot the dirtiest tricks in Olympic history? Beat this tough quiz

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From Boris Onishchenko’s wired épée to the Spanish basketball team’s fake disability claims, the podium is paved with deceit. Think you can spot the frauds who swapped sweat for scams? Step up and prove you know which legends actually cheated the gold.

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