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After Calling Out Russian Doper, Lilly King Proves Fair Play Is Golden

[DIGEST: Los Angeles Times, Jezebel]

During the 100-meter breaststroke semi-finals on Sunday evening, 19-year old swimmer Lilly King made headlines for admonishing Russian competitor Yulia Efimova, who the International Swimming Federation initially banned as part of Russia's doping scandal, and the Games' decision to allow her to compete. After winning the first semi-final race, Efimova held up one finger. King wagged her finger in response while watching from inside the arena. King mimicked Efimova's gesture after winning the second semi-final.

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