I'm reflecting a lot on the meteoric rise of the Russian women between from 2010 to 2014. They went from truly middling (only 1 spot at world's in 2009) to suddenly absolutely dominating women's skating, but with athletes who have not survived puberty. (thread 👇🏼)
I strongly disagree with the decision to allow Kamila to compete. It’s disheartening to see that the “rules are rules” for some athletes (who get ZERO leniency) and not for others. Unlevel playing ground on so many ways. A failed test is a failed test. This is not clean sport.
While the focus should be on the adults responsible for allowing usage of a banned substance, that cannot excuse the athlete at ANY AGE. Kamila has recieved all the titles and medals. Allowing her a pass bc “she’s a minor” is unfair to the clean athletes who have the same dreams.
Too many clean athletes have injured themselves trying to achieve the new technical standard. A standard set at with an unfair advantage point, if we’re being truthful. No protection for the athletes, no limitations placed for their safety, just sensationalized exploitation.