Winter Olympics 2018 Highlights: Russian Fails Doping Test, ‘Game of Thrones’ Perfomance, Gay Olympian Kisses
The weekend has ended and brought us a lot of fascinating news about Winter Olympics 2018.
Check out the most memorable highlights on Nexter.org.
Medals
Germany caught up with Norway in the number of gold medals. However, Norway still has more medal in total – 26, while Germany has only 18.
The Netherlands hold the third place.
Here’s the medal table as for Monday, Feb. 19:
Source: CNN
Alexander Krushelnitsky fails doping test
The Olympic doping ban of 28 Russian athletes was overturned, sport’s highest tribunal announced just one week before the start of the Winter Games in South Korea.
Unfortunately, Russian curler, Alexander Krushelnitsky, is believed to have used meldonium.
Earlier, he won a bronze medal with his wife. A spokesman from Russia confirmed that they were aware of the results of the test.
The case against Krushelnitsky has been opened.
Source: news.sportbox.ru
Figure skater performs to ‘Game of Thrones’
German figure skater Paul Fentz dresses up as Jamie Lannister and performs to the dramatic “Game of Thrones” soundtrack.
His outfit combines a leotard with a gold breastplate and faux chainmail. Fentz also put a red piece of fabric on his right wrist as a symbol of Jaime’s lost hand.
The fans were crazy about his costume and music.
Gay Olympian kissing his boyfriend
Gus Kenworthy and Matt Wilkas kissed during the skiing event. One of the cutest moment at the Olympics – the moment of coming out.
The kiss has the story behind: Kenworthy wanted to kiss his ex during the Sochi Olympics but hesitated to reveal his secret.
A first — NBC just showed Gus Kenworthy getting a kiss from his boyfriend Matt Wilkas on live TV at the @Olympics. https://t.co/WlAgM5edYb pic.twitter.com/5M3hP3kYCk
— Outsports (@outsports) February 18, 2018
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