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McInnes - who had competed in a major Muay Thai competition - was jailed for 21 months in March.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Adeliia Petrosian had competed only once internationally in the four years before the Games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

DePrince studied at the Rock School of Dance in Pennsylvania and had competed at Youth America Grand Prix, the prestigious international ballet competition at the center of “First Position.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

It was at this event three years ago where Biles had competed on the vault before deciding not to continue, sending shockwaves through the Games.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024

For years Soviet grandmasters had competed only against one another, ensuring that the championship would remain in the hands of the Soviet Union.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady