By Associated Press PUBLISHED: 02:14 EST, 31 December 2013 | UPDATED: 12:23 EST, 31 December 2013 The suicide bombings in Russia serve as a chilling reminder of what the Winter Olympics represent to terrorists: A high-profile target with more than 2,500 athletes, some of them world-famous, waving the flags of nearly 90 nations. So, while many Olympic leaders offered reassurance on the day after two bombings 400 miles from Sochi killed at least 31 people, some of those getting ready to compete in the Games spoke of a different reality. They know their security is never sure thing.
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Two bombs exploded in Volgograd killing more than 30 people, just 300 miles from Sochi
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The Winter Olympics begin in fewer than six weeks
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Many athletes have expressed concerns about security
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Others say Sochi is likely to be the safest place in the world during the Olympics
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Russia has spent a record $51 million on the Games
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