[Olympics] Yu Yeong Sells Out Triple Axel from First Day of Official Training

Champion Kamilla Valieva Faces Doping Allegations

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Figure skating women's singles leader Yujeong Yu (Surigo) aims to enter the Olympic top 5 with a triple Axel.

Yujeong Yu, who participated in the 2020 Beijing Winter Olympics, had her first official practice on the morning of the 10th at an auxiliary rink near the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China. She lightly performed her routine to the rhythm of the soundtrack (OST) "The Leftovers," which is the background music for her short program.

Typically, athletes only adjust their condition on the first day of official practice at international competitions like the Olympics. However, Yu focused on practicing the triple Axel after the music ended. It is a high-difficulty jump technique involving three and a half rotations. Even world-class skaters struggle with clean landings. Yu attempted it six times and succeeded three times. She prepared for the women's singles short program on the 15th by training intensively to strengthen herself.

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Meanwhile, Kamila Valieva (Russian Olympic Committee), considered the strongest in women's singles, has been embroiled in doping allegations. According to Russian media, a small amount of the banned substance trimetazidine was found in her doping sample. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has delayed an official announcement. The Russian Olympic Committee also refused to comment on related reports. Trimetazidine is an angina treatment drug. It can be used as a stimulant and was added to the list of banned doping substances in 2014.

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