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U.S. Olympic medalist Alex Shibutani issued an apology after footage emerged of him berating his younger sister and ice dancing partner Maia.

“I feel terrible about it,” Alex told reporters Friday. “Unfortunately, I lost my temper in training, and it shouldn’t have happened. I apologized to Maia right after our practice.”

In the video that leaked on social media last month, Alex can be heard directing an expletive-laced rant at his younger sister.

“The intensity of what we are trying to do and the standards that we have, the two of us, we both understand (the outburst) but it was wrong and I am committed to being a better teammate,” he said. “I’m so lucky to skate with Maia. We have a very unique, special relationship and we are committed to

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