Natalya Antyukh, the champion of the 2012 Olympic Games in the 400-meter hurdles, will lose the gold medal she won in London. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Wednesday that the athlete from Russia did not appeal her doping suspension.
Natalya Antyukh, deprived of the gold won in London
As reported by L’Equipe, Antyukh (41 years old) is serving a four-year suspension valid until 2025.
American Lashida Demus, who took second place ten years ago, will receive the gold medal.
In 2020, Antyukha was charged with doping following an investigation by Canadian lawyer Richard McLaren into Russian sports.
The victory of the Russian track and field athlete Natalia Antyukh (400-meter hurdles) at the Olympic Games in London 2012 has been officially disqualified.
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