They Destroyed a Russian Figure Skater

Never should have landed in China

You know things are going bad for you when you're a Russian and even Americans are feeling sorry for you.

Haha, yes, very true. I think I am sensitive and triggered by this because I coach kids this age and also have daughters. The protective parent side of me is upset.

Here is the NBC Version where you can see her pretty much done before she even started:

Tirico: Kamila Valieva 'the victim of the villains' in Beijing | Winter Olympics 2022 | NBC Sports - YouTube

Take on CNN:

Reporter describes Kamila Valieva's heartbreaking Olympic finish [CONTAINS SPOILERS] - YouTube

As for Mike Tirico comment , Tirico had to settle an office related sexual predator case . The worker wasn’t much older that the young skater .

Do we apply this same principle to BTC?

The Russian girls are under 18 and BTC are all adults. BTC can say no to drugs if they want. It's not that easy when you're a teenager in a communist country and the government expects you to win medals for Mother Russia at all costs.

Great American virtues didn't seem  to disuade Shelbo from ruining her own career. And Decker, and Jacobs, and Armstrong, and Landis, and Hampston.

I thought this was about Russia controlling minors and using them like racehorses.

Why are we talking about busted adult US athletes not part of a state run program?

I don’t see the relevance?

The BBC?? Well look how the BBC and the British press, the British public, treated Justin Gatlin. Not saying he didn't deserve the treatment, but why are they giving this Russian girl a pass?

CJ Ujah????

The Russians must be thorough students of burrito theory.

Russia needs to be handed a 10 year time out from international sports, full stop. No workarounds, no Russian Olympic Committee or unattached teams, no exceptions whatsoever. It is clear that their system is rife with systemic doping and child abuse all sanctioned by a brutal government.

obviously. and nike. and the us.

She'll go on to drive a Zamboni in Siberia.

This was utter tragedy. (1st world problem-wise) The best in the world is left falling apart in front of the world. The silver medalist is crying, refusing to go on the ice saying she will never skate again, and the Gold medalist sits alone looking as sad as you can imagine--all live. This might be the worst optics I have ever seen in sport. What a mess. Would it be nice if at 15 she was mature enough to take herself out? Yes. But I bet most of us wouldnt. Especially if you were all but raised by your coaches in dysfunctional existence. This is their fault. Russian skaters are easily the best for the past decade plus, and they last for about 3 years.

Gannon, Weir and Lipinsky were excellent. They knew exactly when to be silent to let the drama speak for itself. Tough line to walk when you hate that a cheater is on the ice, but you also know that she is 15, probably emotionally 11 or 12. They were appropriately critical of the adults. Im sure they were dying to say a thing or two about the IOC, but cant.

If nothing else, its all upside to raise the age for senior world competition to 17 or 18. Still have cheaters, but maybe healthier skaters with a longer lead up.

Either way, yes, get russia out for an olympiad or two.

The picture is of a Russian speed skater

si.com

Russian Speed Skater Apologizes for Inappropriate Gesture After Beating United States

Joseph Salvador

He said he didn't mean to offend anyone.

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Drugs or no drugs, the Russian female figure skaters are superior. Shoes or no shoes, the Kenyan and Ethiopian runners are superior. We can see it with our own eyes.

The official CAS ruling is here: https://cdn.dmcl.biz/media/file/232349/OG_22_08-09-10_Arbitral_Award__publication_.pdf

Some key items:

1: A single use of this drug would result in concentrations in the range: 966 ng/ml –9000 ng/ml.

2: The amount detected in her sample was 2 ng/ml: about 500 to 5000 times lower than what would be expected if she ingested a full dose.

3: That amount (2 ng/ml) is well below the technical limit of detection, which is 10 ng/ml. [Read that again Why did they even consider this a positive result?]

4: Based on 3, RUSADA disputes the positive result and it may be a technical mistake by the laboratory. They requested the B-sample also be tested.

5: In order to derive any benefit from this drug, it must be ingested on a regular basis.

6: Kamila was tested multiple times before and after December and all tests were negative.

7. TMZ is forbidden for use in children and produces side effects like dizziness, which would be counter-productive in a sport like figure skating.

Here is a big irony about Johnny Weir.

Johnny Weir at Sambo 70

Johnny Weir with Eteri Tuteberidze