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Fri 08 Aug 2008Cullen's colour bar
Madam, - Discussing Irish prospects of winning medals in future Olympics, Minister for Sport Martin Cullen said: "If you look at the success of the Afro-Caribbean athletes, it would be virtually impossible for a white person to win a [sprint] medal" (The Irish Times, August 26th).
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