The Russian teen, 15-year-old Kamila Valieva who was the focus of a doping scandal, placed fourth after falling multiple times during her routine at Thursday’s free skate event.
This means that women’s singles figure skating winners WILL get a medal ceremony after all.
Remember, in their infinite wisdom, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had ruled that any result involving the 15-year-old in the women’s individual event would carry an “asterisk” until her case has been concluded, and as such, there would be no flower or medal ceremony.
The teenager breaks down in tears after finishing the program. We can’t be the only ones who feel sorry for her?
It’s too much pressure for a youngster.