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New York Times - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Victor Mather and Motoko RichFebruary 6, 2026 at 07:06 PM

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American speedskater Brittany Bowe and other athletes are looking forward to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan after a disappointing experience at the 2022 Beijing Games. Due to strict COVID-19 protocols in Beijing, most spectators were barred, leaving venues largely empty and diminishing the joy of medal wins for athletes like Bowe and teammate Casey Dawson. Dawson, who also faced pre-Games COVID-19 challenges and lost luggage, felt the pandemic tainted the experience. The upcoming Olympics mark the return of paying fans since the 2018 Pyeongchang Games, which athletes like Dawson believe will provide crucial support and energy during competition. Athletes are eager to share their accomplishments with a live audience.

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These Olympics will be the first Winter Games since Pyeongchang in 2018 with paying fans in attendance.

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Casey Dawson said the crowd almost carries you through the finish line.

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Casey Dawson missed the 5,000-meter event and showed up 12 hours before the 1,500 due to a positive Covid test.

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The 2022 Beijing Games barred foreigners and most local spectators due to the Omicron variant.

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Brittany Bowe said winning an Olympic medal in Beijing felt empty because the grandstands were mostly empty.

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olympics 100% beijing 90% covid-19 pandemic 80% spectators 70% speedskating 60% athletes 60% fans 50% medal 50% winter games 40%

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Beijing

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