Or maybe both beliefs are a bit wrong and the truth is nearer the middle.

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For one or two of them maybe that was the case, but the truth is that there is a genuine belief within the Olympic movement that the modern Olympics simply wouldn't be the same if it hadn't been for Samaranch, and the Spaniard's supporters have a point.

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If adults won't face up to the truth, maybe it's time to bring in the children for new ideas, and for a reminder of what's at stake.

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