Second Belarus athlete vows not to return home following sprinter's kidnap at Tokyo2020
Belarusian heptathlete Yana Maksimova, 32, who currently lives in Germany, said she will not return to Belarus over fears for her safety. She will stay with husband and Olympic medalist Andrey Krauchanka and child.
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