Sochi 2014: Skier Jacky Chamoun's topless photos cause stir in Lebanon By Matt Majendie and Mohammed Jamjoom, CNN updated 6:19 PM EST, Thu February 13, 2014 Olympian exposed as topless pics surface STORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: Supporters rally to skier Chamoun's defense, pose topless in solidarity The athlete apologizes on Facebook over topless photos and video Photos taken for ski calendar three years ago Lebanese author Joumana Haddad says saga has been blown out of proportion Follow us at @WorldSportCNN and like us on Facebook (CNN) -- Like most skiers in Sochi, Jacky Chamoun had hoped to cause a stir on the slopes rather than off them. But the Lebanese athlete, who is set to compete in the slalom and giant slalom at the Winter Olympics, has been forced to apologize after photos and a video of her topless from a fashion shoot dating back three years ago surfaced. The footage, part of a behind-the-scenes look at her posing for ...
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