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WADA announced they are going to investigate the entire team https://www.bbc.com/sport/winter-olympics/60364731

There are two reasons her name is officially known This article describes one https://ita.sport/news/beijing-2022-the-ita-informs-on-figure-skater-kamila-valieva/ "First, the ITA stresses that Ms. Kamila Valieva, a member of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) delegation in Beijing, is a minor...

That's not the focus for right now as the decision that is time sensitive is whether she can compete or not. The how/where/when/who knew what will come later (less rushed). I actually think they way this has been dragged out is torture for a young girl. I don't think she should be allowed to...

ITA update https://ita.sport/news/beijing-2022-the-ita-informs-on-figure-skater-kamila-valieva/

although not very protected if there is only one person it could be - very Harry Potter "She that shall not be named"

I think Chris Maybee posted the rules on twitter

we are not all robots therefore we all react differently to different situations - and yes stress - they feel they are letting down their families who have sacrificed so much, their coaches, fans - themselves! You clearly don't spend much time around elite athletes (or high level academics) -...

That's exactly why I said "anyone in their career had a shitty week". It is valid to say if you aren't doing it you have no idea of the stress these kids put themselves under! Not just a comment for skating but for anything in life! He went out and kept trying - he didn't have a temper...

And that has never happened to another athlete before? Or anyone in their career hasn't had a shitty week. Want to step up and show what you can do?

So agree - wish all these arm chair critics would give it a rest! He not only has earned his post but he can do the elements and is a gorgeous skater with musicality and lines that are hard to beat. I think he will be beating himself up for this week he doesn't need all these horrible...

Yup - Danielle would never exclude in that way - there are only so many hours in the day and if you are at the rink taking photos all day uploading and editing will obviously happen later. Don't slander our queen of photos ;)

According to Nam's instagram story Keegan has landed in China!

Devin Heroux @Devin_Heroux BREAKING Canadian figure skater Keegan Messing has passed his fourth test in Montreal and is en route to Beijing. He arrives tomorrow morning, in time for the men's program. @CBCOlympics @CBCAlerts

https://twitter.com/Devin_Heroux/status/1489806122554994688?s=20&t=4hLtvHky14ss-4maxfyZFg "@Devin_Heroux · 23m JUST IN Canadian Olympic Committee tells me Keegan Messing is currently flying to Montreal where he will have his final PCR test. From Montreal, he will fly on to Games and is expected...

I am clearly pointing that Skate Canada is putting out conflicting information. I know about the criteria but I also feel that SC likes to muddy the info to make it as confusing as possible so they can do what the hell they want. No - I am not a casual viewer - my bank balance says...