Down-the-line.com/Athletics. Olympic high jump champion Russian athlete Maria Lasitskene has not ruled out that following the investigation into the case of anti-doping rule violation by figure skater Kamila Valieva, the gold of the team tournament of the 2022 Games can be withdrawn. the Russian team.

Lasitskene said if she would continue her career if denied admission to the 2024 Olympics

“It is possible, and it can be a blow for the whole team. But it will be another reminder that every athlete is responsible not only for themselves, but also for their environment, for their teammates. Responsibility must also be shared by those who were next to the athlete and led her to the Olympic Games. And my expectations should not interest anyone. There is a fact that RUSADA is investigating. And most importantly, conclusions should be drawn from this history,” Lasitskene quoted TASS. Lasitskene as said.

Lasitskene set a Russian season record in the high jump at Spartakiad