Russian doping controversy leaves credibility of Olympics 'teetering on the edge'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Susanne Lyons, chair of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, made it clear Thursday in Beijing that the pending “legal matter” surrounding Russian skating sensation Kamila Valieva and a failed drug test is more than just who winds up winning gold in the figure skating team event.

“Really the whole credibility of the Olympic Movement and the Paralympic Movement stands teetering on the edge of us saying that we really believe and live the values that we say we stand for,” Lyons told Around the Rings.

“It is so important to the athletes of the world that the values of this [Olympic] Movement be upheld, and one of the most important values is integrity of sport,” Lyons said. “And it’s just terribly upsetting to the athletes today to have that wound potentially reopened again.”

The 15-year-old Valieva reportedly tested positive for trimetazidine, a banned heart medication, according to the Russian newspaper RBC. The World Anti-Doping Agency prohibits the drug because it can aid in endurance and increase blood flow.

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[LuckyLib]

1. The Russians are doping experts. We shouldn't be surprised.

They had a huge number of doped athletes in 2018.

[usajumpedtheshark]

2. IMHO the Olympics are a waste of resources

Seriously, don't we have more important things to fund?

[Lettuce Be]

3. Has anyone asked if she has a legitimate use for heart medication?

If it is a banned substance she should be disqualified, period. I'd still be curious if there's a legit reason for taking it.