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German long jump Olympic champion Malaika Mihambo said that the atmosphere at the Paris Games positively impacts athletes’ performances, in contrast to the limited crowds at the Tokyo Olympics. “It’s great to have full stadiums again and to see so many people who are happy with us athletes and support us,” Mihambo told dpa before Tuesday’s start of the qualification. “Support and applause give you energy for the competition. With this energy and more strength, you can achieve even better performances,” she added. Mihambo became an Olympic champion in Tokyo three years ago. However, due to the …

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