The off-ice drama has finally ended, and attention can now turn to the start of the women’s figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics .
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The off-ice drama has finally ended, and attention can now turn to the start of the women’s figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics. (Looking for a recap of Monday’s events? We’ve got you covered.) Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the short program after a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. A test that Valieva took two months ago was flagged for a banned heart medication, but CAS ruled that the 15-year-old Valieva, a “protected athlete” because of her age, can compete. Also, U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin, who skied out in the giant slalom and slalom, is still planning to compete in all five individual disciplines. After her training runs, Shiffrin said: «I’m planning to do it (downhill). Yeah, I think my times are pretty good, in the mix, speeds are pretty good,» adding, “I don’t know, I’m just hopeful that it could be a nice solid result, and I think I have good speed and good opportunity. If anything, it’s a really important chance to get another run in before the combined. Yeah, that’s the plan.” In addition, Americans Alex Hall, who finished eighth in the big air competition, and Colby Stevenson are expected to contend in slopestyle.
