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The Big 10 with Jeff D'Alessio, July 24, 2016

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With the Olympics almost here, we asked 10 who wore their country's colors to share the story that's sure to draw laughs or gasps, no matter how many times they tell it.

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Centennial High alum, Team USA speedskater at '94 Winter Games in Lillehammer

"While waiting in line at the opening ceremonies, I struck up a conversation with the team behind us. I forgot to ask what country they were from but it was a small team, so I figured it was a small country.