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Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Kamila Valieva Fourth In Skating As Doping Scandal Takes Toll

Kamila Valieva, the teenager at the centre of a doping scandal that has shaken the Beijing Olympics, finished fourth in the women's figure skating final on Thursday after an error-strewn performance handed Russian teammate Anna Shcherbakova gold. Shcherbakova scored 255.95 overall to seal the title, while Valieva, who was allowed to compete despite failing a doping test before the Games, fell several times and slipped out of the medal positions in Beijing. It was a major upset for 15-year-old Valieva, who looked completely broken at the end of her programme.

Kamila Valieva: 'Why did you stop fighting?' - Coach Eteri Tutberidze's first words after medal disappears

Coach Eteri Tutberidze’s first words to Kamila Valieva on her exit from the ice rink after she lost out on a medal in the ladies’ singles were to ask her, “why did you let it go?” Valieva was the focus of all the build-up to Thursday’s free skate and had the pressure of the world’s attention on her as she skated on following the revelation that she failed a doping test on December 25. Ad/> A Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling allowed her to compete in the singles, having already won gold in the team event, but CAS will later take a view on whether she can keep that medal.

'I will never go out on the ice again!' - Angry Alexandra Trusova hits out after figure skating silver

Russian figure skater Alexandra Trusova was at the centre of some upsetting scenes after the conclusion of the ladies’ singles event at the Winter Olympics. Trusova claimed silver after the free skate event on Thursday, with team-mate Kamila Valieva falling from first to fourth and out of medal contention following a succession of errors.

IOC dismisses similarities between Kamila Valieva, Sha'Carri Richardson cases

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Today at the Winter Olympics: GB guarantee a medal as Kamila Valieva falls short

Great Britain will escape a medal-free Winter Olympics after the men’s curlers reached the final on day 13 of the Games in Beijing.

Kamila Valieva: Adam Rippon says adults around ‘completely failed her’, urges ban on child participation

The “devastating” Kamila Valieva scandal has shone a light on urgent issues around child participation in sport, according to former American figure skater Adam Rippon. In an interview with Eurosport, Rippon claimed Valieva was a «victim», hit out at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for going easy on Russia, said the adults around the athlete “completely failed her” and called for figure skaters to be barred from the Olympics until turning 18.

'It was all too much' - Kamila Valieva 'couldn't produce' due to doping storm, says Eurosport's Simon Reed

Eurosport figure skating commentator Simon Reed admits he fears for Kamila Valieva’s ability to last another Olympic cycle given Russia’s success of churning out young talent. The 15-year-old, who is embroiled in a doping controversy after testing positive for a banned heart drug, missed out on the podium in the women’s singles after a catalogue of slips and falls. Ad/> She broke down in tears when her routine concluded, prompting a rapturous reception from supporters inside the Capital Indoor Stadium.

Team GB finally secure first medal of Winter Olympics as men’s curlers make final

Great Britain have finally secured their first medal of the Winter Olympics after the men’s curling team beat USA to reach the final.

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Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Kamila Valieva Fourth In Skating As Doping Scandal Takes Toll

Kamila Valieva: 'Why did you stop fighting?' - Coach Eteri Tutberidze's first words after medal disappears

'I will never go out on the ice again!' - Angry Alexandra Trusova hits out after figure skating silver

IOC dismisses similarities between Kamila Valieva, Sha'Carri Richardson cases

Today at the Winter Olympics: GB guarantee a medal as Kamila Valieva falls short

Kamila Valieva: Adam Rippon says adults around ‘completely failed her’, urges ban on child participation

'It was all too much' - Kamila Valieva 'couldn't produce' due to doping storm, says Eurosport's Simon Reed

Team GB finally secure first medal of Winter Olympics as men’s curlers make final