Aussies' movements restricted in Sochi

Australian competitors at the Winter Olympics face travel restrictions, it was revealed yesterday by team chiefs wary of the tense security situation in Russia.

Sochi: Australian competitors at the Winter Olympics face travel restrictions, it was revealed yesterday by team chiefs wary of the tense security situation in Russia.

Australia is sending a record 60 athletes to the Games, which run from February 7-23.

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Australian Olympic team chef de mission Ian Chesterman said the measures were based on his government’s warning for the Russia region.

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