Germany’s Nadja Drygalla leaves Olympics after alleged neo-Nazi ties surface
Germany competes in Heat 1 of the Women's Eight on Day 2 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Eton Dorney on July 29, 2012 in Windsor, England.
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Posted: 08/03/2012
A German rower at the Olympics returned home from London earlier than planned after her alleged connection to a neo-Nazi group surfaced, according to a Friday report.
Yahoo.com said Nadja Drygalla, who already competed in the games, is dating a leader of the Rostock National Socialists.
The group had been labeled as neo-Nazi and racist and the rower decided to leave Olympic Village so she would not be a burden for the team, according to the article. Read more.
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