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Geschke: COVID infection 'a big blow'

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July 24, 2021

German cyclist Simon Geschke, who missed out on the road race at the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19, talks to DW. The 35-year-old is currently in quarantine in a separate hotel.

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