Will Beijing Athletes Know Fake Snow From Real Snow?

The Beijing Olympics will be the first ever Winter Olympics to rely solely on fake snow. Will the athletes know the difference?

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2022 Beijing Olympics: Why there is fake snow at the Winter Games and how athletes feel about competing on it

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