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Speed Skater Disqualified for Flipping the Double Bird at Opponent

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Short track speed skating just surpassed ice hockey as the most anticipated event at the Winter Olympics, as the Netherlands' Sjinkie Knegt flipped off rival Viktor Ahn, after Ahn won their final major race until they meet again in Sochi. Knegt was disqualified, though I'm sure he felt it was worth it.

And while it looks like Ahn is returning the favor, I've examined the evidence and have concluded those are his index fingers.

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