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Russian skater Kamila Valieva cleared to skate at Winter Olympics despite failing drugs test

Russian Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva will be allowed to keep competing in the Beijing Winter Olympics, but no medals will be handed out for anyone yet for events in which she finishes in the top 3.

Why it matters: Valieva is a favorite to win the women's individual figure skating event, which begins on Tuesday.


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