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Which briton has taken part in both summer and winter Olympics?
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1) Marcus Adam - competed in 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, and 4x100 meter relay at the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona and two man bobsleigh at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City.
2) Allyn Condon - competed in men's 4x100 meter relay at the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney and four man bobsleigh at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
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