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VideoAn Olympic dark horse: how North Korean athletes punch above their weight

  • The country consistently ranks high in lists comparing Olympic medals won by a country to its economic output

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An Olympic dark horse: how North Korean athletes punch above their weight

An Olympic dark horse: how North Korean athletes punch above their weight
Ayman Ragab

Despite a small population and limited resources as one of the poorest countries in the world, North Korea has historically performed relatively well at the Olympics.

The country consistently ranks high in lists comparing Olympic medals won by a country to its economic output.

However, as the Games evolve, one expert predicts that the reclusive state may find it difficult to earn medals in the future.

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