"US Figure Skaters Win Olympic
Gold as Russian Rival Disqualified!"
Tuesday, 30 January 2024
US Figure Skating Gold:
US team awarded gold at 2022 Winter Olympics after Russian skater Valieva's doping ban.
Valieva's Ban:
Four-year ban for doping; backdated to December 25, 2021; she was 15 at the time.
CAS Decision:
Court of Arbitration for Sport disqualifies Valieva's results since her positive test.
ISU Confirmation:
International Skating Union confirms disqualification in singles and team events.
Team Event Re-ranking:
US and Japan move up; ROC falls to third place.
Impact
on European Championship:
Valieva's disqualification awards gold to Shcherbakova.
U
SOPC Statement:
US Olympic Committee confirms gold medal for US Figure Skating team.
Anti-Doping Approval:
Global anti-doping bodies, including the IOC, support the decision
M
edal Ceremony Plans:
IOC plans a future medal ceremony for US, Japan, and Canada.