Olympic favourite Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before her arrival at the Beijing Olympics, the Russian newspaper RBC reported, putting in jeopardy the team gold medal that she helped win earlier this week.
USA Today also reported that a Russian athlete who is a minor has tested positive for a banned substance. At age 15, Valieva is the only member of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) skating team who is under 16.
Canada placed fourth and could be in line to win a bronze medal if ROC is disqualified.
The sample was reportedly obtained in December, when Valieva
