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Rival coach helps skier finish semifinal after multiple crashes, broken ski

SOCHI — Russian cross-country skier Anton Gafarov epitomizes the Olympic spirit after completing the men's semifinal despite multiple crashes and a shredded ski.

Oh, and let’s not forget to mention that Canadian ski coach Justin Wadsworth jumped onto the course to provide Gafarov with a replacement ski.

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