Anna Chicherova confirmed having received notification from the Russian Olympic Committee of her positive test at the Beijing Games in 2008. But the reigning Olympic high jump champion admits she does not understand. “It may have been a mistake,” she told the media. I am in shock. I don’t understand how I could have tested positive when I have been tested hundreds of times since that time. » The Russian athlete says she is waiting for the results of the B sample, but she assures that she will defend herself in court if her analysis also turns out to be positive.
— Published on May 25, 2016
