500 days later, U.S. skaters are still waiting for their Olympic medals that were withheld over a Russia doping scandal in Beijing.
and potentially settle it, once and for all. The dates, Sept. 26-29, means it could be pushing two years before the Americans receive their medals, whether they be silver or gold.
For the most part, the residuals that often stem from an athlete's Olympic moment have not come their way either. For most of the skaters, the prospect of media tours, post-Olympic shows, sponsorships and the like have been waylaid. Most are well aware that many moments that were supposed to feel celebratory would eventually lead back to the same query: “Where's your medal?”
The Americans aren't the only people wronged in this affair. The Japanese team that finished third never received medals and the Canadian team that finished fourth could be due for them, as well, if Russia is disqualified. There's also the case of Valieva, who was 15 at the time of the Olympics and is, to say nothing of her medical needs and prescriptions, were in the hands of coaches and handlers in her circle.
“In my opinion, the common American out there would be shocked right now,” Marek said. “In retrospect, they might say, ‘Oh, yeah, I remember that.’ But they would probably be shocked to know that these athletes have achieved one of sports' greatest accomplishments and they've received an empty box.
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