IOC suspends Blonska for doping
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Heptathlon silver medalist Lyudmila Blonska has been temporarily suspended from the Beijing Olympics pending a final ruling in her doping case.
International Olympic Committee spokeswoman Giselle Davies says the Ukrainian athlete has be removed from the start list for Friday's long jump final.
The IOC's disciplinary commission met to hear her case today and decided to provisionally suspend her. The IOC's ruling executive board will issue its final ruling on Friday.
Blonska, who finished second in the heptathlon last Saturday, tested positive for a banned substance. If found guilty of doping, she will be stripped of the medal and expelled from the games.
Blonska also competed in the long jump and was third in qualifying.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments