Russian skater Kamila Valieva tested positive late last year for the banned substance, which helps the heart muscle function more normally when it is getting lower oxygen delivered to it, NBC Sports reports.
was delayed because of what the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday called a legal issue that could affect medalists.Prominent Russian media have reported that the ceremony was delayed because one of the skaters tested positive for a banned substance in December. The substance in question is a heart medication called trimetazidine.
The competition concluded Monday after several days of intense skating during which the Russian Olympic Committee athletes won gold, the United States took silver and Japan bronze.But IOC spokesman Mark Adams said at a news conference Wednesday that “a situation arose" at short notice that requires a “legal consultation” with the International Skating Union, the governing body of skating. No further information was provided.
“We have athletes and athletes that have won medals involved,” he said. “We will be doing our level utmost to make sure it is resolved as quickly as possible.”The International Skating Union did not immediately respond to a request for comment.David J. Phillip / AP If any athlete and team were disqualified, an appeal would likely follow to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, according to The Associated Press. Should a medal-winning team be disqualified then Canada, which placed fourth, would be in line to be upgraded.
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