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madaboutharry

(42,034 posts) Wed Feb 9, 2022, 07:10 PM Feb 2022

Was this positive result from an older test? The reporting is a bit confusing and needs a lot more explaining.

The drug is Trimetazidine and is used to treat angina.

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/02/09/sport/medals-ceremony-figure-skating-team-event-delayed-spt-intl/index.html

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Figure Skating: Why would a 15 year old test positive for a cardiac drug? [View all] madaboutharry Feb 2022 OP

Because she is cheating. bottomofthehill Feb 2022 #1

true rockfordfile Feb 2022 #9

Putin and The Biggest Loser are cut from the same mode.... TheRealNorth Feb 2022 #2

Performance enhancing drug Richard D Feb 2022 #3

Performance enhancement. Aristus Feb 2022 #4

Are they using it for anxiety? bucolic_frolic Feb 2022 #5

"Oldtimers" Snort canetoad Feb 2022 #7

Easy to do things like that when you are juiced up. redstatebluegirl Feb 2022 #10

No, but I think it gives them a competitive edge. redstatebluegirl Feb 2022 #12

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2022 #13