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'Easier to start with a positive dope test than a positive covid test’ - heartbroken Natalia Maliszewska

Poland’s former short track world silver medallist Natalia Maliszewska appears to have voiced her frustration at the Kamila Valieva doping scandal, criticising the decision to let someone who has tested positive for a banned substance compete at the Winter Olympics when she missed out following a topsy-turvy Covid ordeal. The 26-year-old, a 500m specialist, tested positive for coronavirus before the Games, but was then given a reprieve when she was surprisingly released from isolation in Beijing. Ad/> But Maliszewska tested positive again and missed out on the qualification round for the 500m, before she returned to take part in the 1000m, 1500m and relay.

Elise Christie poised to come out of retirement for 2026 Winter Olympics bid

Great Britain’s Elise Christie has vowed to do everything she can to return to competitive skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Beijing 2022 Short track wrap up – top stories, moments and records

Short track speed skating at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 was packed with excitement and drama, unexpected wins and historic records. Shaoang Liu brought Hungary its first individual Winter Olympics gold medal while Hanne Desmet won Belgium's first-ever medal in the sport.

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Top Moment of the Day – 16 February: Stunning second run lifts Clement Noel to Olympic gold

There is action every day at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 but we’ll select for you the best one at the end of the competitions, when Beijing is closing its doors. Today: Clement Noel finds absolution four years on from fourth place finish at PyeongChang 2018.

Beijing 2022: 'It was scary to see' - Swiss athlete Irene Cadurisch collapses during women's biathlon relay

There was a moment of drama during the women’s biathlon relay when Swiss athlete Irene Cadurisch collapsed during the race. The 30-year-old was given medical attention in the finish area and was responsive before being taken away on a stretcher. Ad/> Cadurisch is now back recovering in the Olympic village after suffering from reported ‘circulatory problems’.

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'Easier to start with a positive dope test than a positive covid test’ - heartbroken Natalia Maliszewska

Elise Christie poised to come out of retirement for 2026 Winter Olympics bid

Beijing 2022 Short track wrap up – top stories, moments and records

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Top Moment of the Day – 16 February: Stunning second run lifts Clement Noel to Olympic gold

Beijing 2022: 'It was scary to see' - Swiss athlete Irene Cadurisch collapses during women's biathlon relay

Where can Team GB still win a medal at the Winter Olympics?

Medals update: Finland put four past Switzerland to win Beijing 2022 women's ice hockey bronze

Rosario, Lemaire join lineup for stc International Jockeys Challenge