World Athletics Day: 40 Thought-provoking photos of athletes from around the world - Boxer Sarita Devi did not win

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Boxer Sarita Devi did not win a gold medal because of an unfair ruling during the 2014 Asian Games. She stood on the podium, crying, and refused to take the bronze medal during the ceremony.

In This Pic : Sarita Devi

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Usain Bolt is seen with a huge smile on his face during the men's 100 meters race at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

In This Pic : Usain Bolt

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Deepa Malik wins silver medal in shot put at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

In This Pic : Deepa Malik

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World Athletics Day: XX iconic photos of the most famous athletes around the world

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Michael Phelps out-touches Serbian swimmer Milorad Cavic during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

In This Pic : Michael Phelps

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India's fencer Bhavani Devi trains on the roof of her home while staying in self-quarantine in Chennai due to the coronavirus outbreak.

In This Pic : Bhavani devi

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