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Chinese Olympian not told about family deaths and her mother's having cancer before winning Gold

Wu Minxia became the first diver in Olympic history to win gold medals in three straight Olympics. But her celebration was marred after finding out her parents kept secrets from her for years, including her grandparents' death and her mother's ongoing battle with lung and breast cancer.
Wu's parents chose not tell these secrets until she had secured the gold medal in the 3-meter springboard event, fearing the harsh news would interfere with her Olympic training.
Wu's father Wu Yuming felt not "It was essential to tell this white lie."
Now, whether you agree with Wu's parents decision to hide this information with her or not, this is not a white lie. This is a serious issue – a family member's death.
Her father reportedly said it was essential to keep the news from her, but it has sparked controversy.
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Didn't bold anything since it's a short read, but wow. I understand that they didn't want to effect her performance but... this is a serious matter. A family death, illness... under no circumstances, doesn't matter what you're in, they should know
