Russian Olympic Curler Fails Drug Test After Doping Scandal
- 6 years ago
Olympic curling medalist Alexander Krushelnitsky has headed home in disgrace.
The Russian athlete has been charged with a doping offense by the Court of Arbitration for the Sport.
According to the court, he tested positive for meldonium, which is a banned substance that increased blood flow and improves exercise.
The 25-year-old won the bronze medal last week at the 2018 Winter Olympics PyeongChang.
However, it is expected that he will be stripped of his medal.
The Russian athlete has been charged with a doping offense by the Court of Arbitration for the Sport.
According to the court, he tested positive for meldonium, which is a banned substance that increased blood flow and improves exercise.
The 25-year-old won the bronze medal last week at the 2018 Winter Olympics PyeongChang.
However, it is expected that he will be stripped of his medal.