Tara Lipinski, Adam Rippon & Kristi Yamaguchi Say Kamila Valieva Shouldn't Be Skating

Adam Rippon, Tara Lipinski, Kristi Yamaguchi and more athletes are reacting to 15-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's controversial participation in the short program portion of the women's singles event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics on Tuesday, after previously reportedly testing positive for a banned substance. The athletes challenged the Olympic committee's response to Valieva's positive test and questioned Olympic integrity.

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Tara Lipinski, Adam Rippon & Kristi Yamaguchi Say Kamila Valieva Shouldn't Be Skating

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[西贝-lr]

Why a test result of a previous competition in Europe needs two months to come to Beijing Olympic?

[lauraarmstrong]

The field seems generally weak this Olympics, or perhaps there are just no real, big established names. Hard to get into it. Wondering why it took so long for a positive test from Dec. 25 to be reported? It's got to be a disappointing Olympic experience for both Valieva and the remaining competitors. Not sure how the IOC can get away with not having a team medal ceremony???

[veronikaemmert]

The level of Valieva's talent, beauty, charm, flexibility and mastery can not be achieved by using doping. This girl is clean and pure. She is a great example and big inspiration for everyone who loves this sport. Figure skating sport becomes attractive for people only when they see all this beauty, elegance, grace, femininity and mastery that a skater brings in this sport making it an Art. Otherwise, watching just skater's steps, spins, jumps and other elements is boring and not interesting at all.

[davidberinger]

so, when Tara ignored Kamila during her Olympic performance is the moment i gave up viewing her commentaries on women's singles figure skating. Though, any figure skaters hating on Kamila may be thought of as narrow-minded. My intuition tells me Kamila is so pure and wholesome and that any allegations against her must be errant. i 'm ashamed to be American sometimes when people like Tara Lipinski rush to harsh judgement and apply punishing actions. Lastly, i never want to say anything negative about individual American ice skaters. They are all wonderful young ladies, especially Mariah Bell and Isabeau Levito, who are absolutely delightful beauties.

[joycefun]

There is a B sample. Test both samples at the same time and make sure both sample are authentic. Very strange that Kamila’ tests were clean right before and during her stay in Beijing

[joycefun]

Kamila’s coach and doctors need to be investigated. Do not think Kamila knew what’s going on. The lab which gave delayed results report is responsible for this mess. The whole thing could be avoided had they released the results on time. Suspicious of the timing of this test results release.

[polinatroeperstova]

Such a pity for skaters who cannot perform as great as Kamila, but give such comments. You better be training 24/7 to achieve that results as some other skaters.

[atoukoi]

Dear Russian friends who read this post, I am French and do not speak a word of Russian, so I express myself in English.

You must Know that you are not alone in the face of the big Anglo-Saxon propaganda which takes advantage of Valieva's misfortunes to accuse you.
Many people in France are seriously beginning to be fed up with this American propaganda that is imposed on us all year round.
We haven't forgotten that you spoke French at the Tsar's court.
I hope we will do this great europe again, which goes from brest (in france) to vladivostok.
In the meantime, I wish the best to this wonderful Kamila Valieva and the worst to those who are hounding this fifteen-year-old girl.

[НатальяСхабовская]

Kamila Valieva causes only respect! Those who speak and write nasty things about her have a black soul. No doping will help you ride so divinely. Adequate people understand that only years of hard work and talent can give a skater such a result. She has repeatedly passed tests, including in Beijing, all tests are negative. As for the positive test that appeared suspiciously immediately after winning the team competition (I don’t believe in such coincidences), we need to investigate how the microdose got in and whether it was at all. So far, everything is at the level of statements and conjectures. Therefore, Camila was allowed to individual competitions as there is no evidence. There would be facts, removed and did not listen!!!

[jcmax]

Everyone has a strong opinion about this case yet they don't have the facts and details about it. There must be a valid reason why she was allowed to compete. I find it suspicious that the sample was taken in December of the previous year and the results were only reported just before the Team event. She is a minor and the officials should be more responsible in handling this case. I am also suspicious of those who will directly benefit if this case goes out of hand. Some athletes and news agencies in a particular country are exaggerating their reports and trying to insinuate something that puts immense pressure on this young athlete. Kamila is truly talented... way better than the "legends" featured in this report. When you are a class of your own, when your greatness outshine those who are mediocre, they will try to bring you down. Such a bunch of whiners. Let the due process take its course.

[parvizkhajouei]

Confused people! !! Kamila like every other winter olympic participants has been tested in Beijing upon arrival and before competition and she was tested clean !!! SUDDENLY December test came when she was the gold winner. What a dirty scenario,

[Stone]

I don't know much about her, but it's weird how only Russian athletes dopped. Really? no others?? Sure it's not geopolitics playing???

[phillysuebuxton]

There is more to this story and alot of red flag, one being the delayed timing in sample results being released. Let's hold off judgement until all the questions are answered.

[jeromejackson]

How did it get it get mixed with her grandpa’s medicine. Oh on a glass of water. You never drink or eat from anyone especially family. Only the Russians can dope I guess! Sad day in sports!

[the_eesh]

It was so nice not to hear johnnie and tara speak through a performance

[harveyshane]

You might be the best skater of this generation but a positive drug test is a positive drug test. They shouldn't allow her to skate.

[Maria-djlm]

The media doesn't report the details properly, on purpose, it is all about opinions. there were 3 international lawyers making the decision to give her due process. She was not supposed to be named as an individual as it is still a suspicion according to law, and IOC is abusing her and defaming her. It is a SHAME that ppl are so obsessed with medals. The screw up in the lab only harmed Russia. They would have won team with their other female super talents. And SHAME ON ATHLETES WHO WANT TO STOP HER PERFORMING. I am not Russian but i am glad i can watch her, and that common sense won over stupidity! who cares about medals... it will be russian gold either way. Olympics is not a war, it is a celebration of sports. and it is not a team event, so her performance doesnt affect others performance and if found guilty the medals will go elsewhere. America, dont try to fight Russia with your media outlets. Due process is due. and btw, the media makes the world believe the coaches are evil here, and kremlin forced this on. they might have been evil in the past, but i dont think they are retarded. The no 1 side effect of the drug in question is DIZZINESS, so it might work for runners, but certainly not if you want to land a quad... also you dont give it for a week and never before and after. So stop this billshit. and watch her art!

[dannyc]

It’s so disgusting that a 15 year old girl is being used as a propaganda piece. Olympics are supposed to bring us together in fair sport. Apparently somebody didn’t get the memo🤮

[DANNYTHEFROG]

Rules are rules for a reason. Then Lance Armstrong should get his titles back.

[davidberinger]

i haven't seen enough criticism of Tara Lipinski, how she disrespected Kamila Valieva during the Olympics. maybe it's out there, but let me tell you, this golden girl sure relinquished her sheen by dissing Kamila during the Olympics. No longer a fan of Tara because of her poor judgement. i love Kamila! she is incredible!