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StevieM

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43. When the test comes back positive here will be the final results:

Fri Feb 18, 2022, 12:37 AM

Feb 2022

Last edited Fri Feb 18, 2022, 01:26 AM - Edit history (3)

1. United States
2. Japan
3. Canada

They will receive gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively. There won't be a ceremony though. My understanding is that they receive their medals in the mail. I suppose the U.S. figure skating association might hold an event for them.

On Edit: it looks like it is not so cut and dry as to whether the Russians are stripped of the team medal. I posted some links to articles on this matter in my reply a couple of posts below.

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The women's long program results (skating)........don't look if you don't want to know... [View all] a kennedy Feb 2022 OP

It is heartbreaking. likesmountains 52 Feb 2022 #1

This is for the best. AngryOldDem Feb 2022 #2

Valiyeva did not skate well at all MiniMe Feb 2022 #6

It's not surprising. She is only 15 and under enormous pressure LisaL Feb 2022 #15

I suppose we could still tar and feather her. LisaL Feb 2022 #16

I don't blame her MiniMe Feb 2022 #17

I agree. LisaL Feb 2022 #18

I don't think I have done that. AngryOldDem Feb 2022 #21

I agree. But there has to be consequences. MiniMe Feb 2022 #23

Just a note about her in Russia... WarGamer Feb 2022 #29

these athletes know their sport... WarGamer Feb 2022 #27

I've not seen it yet, but I agree. AngryOldDem Feb 2022 #33

From what I have read, phylny Feb 2022 #36

Mr. Kennedy, would you be so kind as to source this contention you just made.... magicarpet Feb 2022 #3

.... looking for a link dude..... magicarpet Feb 2022 #7

I added an article: it's from CNN a kennedy Feb 2022 #9

Thank you sir,.. That was a nice news catch,... But I could not share without a source link. magicarpet Feb 2022 #35

I hate to think this dv421 Feb 2022 #4

Trust me - you're not the only one thinking this. Part of me says the coaching staff bullwinkle428 Feb 2022 #20

Team event probably will not be resolved until summer dv421 Feb 2022 #25

Christine Brennan had a great line... AngryOldDem Feb 2022 #34

When the test comes back positive here will be the final results: StevieM Feb 2022 #43

That's not true at all. LisaL Feb 2022 #44

I have been reading up on this. StevieM Feb 2022 #45

Yeah, I'm protesting the whole thing by not watching. lark Feb 2022 #5

I'm with you. Boomerproud Feb 2022 #8

Loved watching Nathan Chen! lark Feb 2022 #13

You can watch it safely now. LisaL Feb 2022 #14

Thanks for the spoiler warning. milestogo Feb 2022 #10

Ah shoot, I'm so sorry.........really I didn't even think of that......really I'm so sorry. a kennedy Feb 2022 #11

You can fix it now by editing your title. madaboutharry Feb 2022 #12

A few thoughts: madaboutharry Feb 2022 #19

I will expand on one of your points obamanut2012 Feb 2022 #22

And this: madaboutharry Feb 2022 #24

The Guardian's coverage isn't as tactful Retrograde Feb 2022 #30

Alexandra Trusova's disgraceful tantrum was shocking lindysalsagal Feb 2022 #38

They are pretty young. LisaL Feb 2022 #40

There is no controversy in Trusova not winning the gold. LisaL Feb 2022 #39

OMG that was gut wrenching to watch, a horrific car crash with victims all over the ice Shanti Shanti Shanti Feb 2022 #26

Egad...it was SO sad. At the end of the event, there allegorical oracle Feb 2022 #28

The medal ceremony is this evening at the "medal" venue. madaboutharry Feb 2022 #31

So happy the cheater did not medal. beaglelover Feb 2022 #32

You can't fall on your butt and medal. mnhtnbb Feb 2022 #37

They probably withdrew the medication too quickly Bad Thoughts Feb 2022 #41

I just hope she turns her anger where it should be directed BlueSpot Feb 2022 #42