Russian athlete Natalya Antyukh stripped of gold at the 2012 Olympics in London for doping
Russian athlete Natalia Antyukh was stripped of the 2012 Olympic gold medal for doping. This was reported on the website of the Independent body to combat negative phenomena in athletics Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).
The decision was made based on data from the Moscow Anti-Doping Laboratory (LIMS). Antyukh was punished for using a prohibited substance or method.
The results of the athlete, shown in the period from July 15, 2012 to June 29, 2013, are canceled. Thus, the Russian woman will lose the gold of the Games in London, which was won on August 8.
In April 2021, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) suspended Antyukh for four years for violating anti-doping rules. The results of the Russian woman from June 30, 2013 to December 31, 2015 were also canceled.
Antyukh became the first at the 2012 Games in London in the 400m hurdles. She also has silver in the 4x400m relay and bronze in the 400m at the 2004 Olympics. In addition, the athlete won two gold medals at the world championships in the 4x400m relay.
Source: Lenta
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