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Olympic weightlifter from Ukraine dies fighting in war with Russia

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Weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko, who competed for Ukraine at the 2016 Rio Olympics, has died while fighting in his country’s war with Russia.

​ Weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko, who competed for Ukraine at the 2016 Rio Olympics, has died while fighting in his country’s war with Russia. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN 

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