Clowns and propaganda: Best quotes of the Tokyo Games

An admirable sporting spirit has prevailed at the Tokyo Games, with athletes grateful for the chance to compete amid a global pandemic.But the ultra-competitive Olympians occasionally let the mask slip in the Games cauldron and here are a few quotes unlikely to appear on inspirational posters:

"It's a huge mental drain on me to go throughout the year (thinking) that I'm swimming in a race that's probably not clean, and that is what it is." - American swimmer Ryan Murphy raises doping allegations. Credit: Reuters Photo

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