This file photo taken on February 23, 2014 shows gold medalist Russia's Alexander Legkov reacting after crossing the finish line in the Men's Cross-Country Skiing 50km Mass Start Free at the Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics, in Rosa Khutor, near Sochi.
October 31, 2017
Legkov first athlete stripped of medal in Russia doping scandal
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) — Cross-country skier Alexander Legkov has been stripped of his Olympic 50km title, the International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday after publishing the first conclusions from the Oswald Commission hearing as part of the fallout from Russia doping scandal.
Legkov, who also won silver in the men’s 4x10km cross-country event at Sochi 2014, was banned from participating in any future Winter Olympics along with compatriot Evgeniy Belov who was also sanctioned for anti-doping violations.
