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Brazilian athlete on participating in the Beijing Olympics
Paulo Cabral
02:19

Brazil’s Nicole Silveira placed 13th in the skeleton competition at the Beijing Olympics. 

A good result for an athlete who entered the sport less than four years ago, and a welcome boost to ​the popularity of winter sports in Brazil. ​

CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.

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