Zagitova has not won a gold medal at any other event since the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, and she retired in 2020.
The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics was the last stage for Kim Yuna, the "Queen of Figure Skating." The whole nation was praying for Kim Yuna to be able to retire with a gold medal around her neck.
However, at the time, Russian Alina Zagitova won the gold medal with a controversial judgment. In fact, Zagitova was ridiculed by the whole world for her poor skills, such as almost tripping with two fluorescent flags in the gala show or making mistakes in the jump performance by landing on both feet.
This is a big shock, as she has revealed that she tested positive for doping at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
On the 6th, Zagitova appeared on Russian YouTuber Lilia Abramova's YouTube channel.
Zagitova made a surprise statement while discussing the topic of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, who caused a doping scandal at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Zagitova confessed that she tested positive for doping in 2014. She then explained that she did not receive any punishment after receiving a second test because there was no problem.
However, even if a positive doping test is received, it is impossible to avoid the suspicion of drug administration.
In addition, Zagitova was also suspected of doping in 2016. During the investigation by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) into the systematic drug administration of Russia, it is known that Zagitova's urine sample was damaged in the data of the doping sample list of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Zagitova's remarks have caused a sensation in Russia as well. The Russian figure skating world is turned upside down.
Alexander Kogan, secretary-general of the Russian Figure Skating Federation, denied the story in an interview with local media, saying, "I heard it for the first time. It's not true."
However, Russian domestic media, Sport Express, also reported that Zagitova, who gave Russia its first gold medal in this event, admitted that she tested positive for doping in the 2014 doping test, sparking controversy.
Meanwhile, Zagitova has not won a gold medal at any other event since the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, and she retired in 2020.
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