The in Tokyo when Vitalina Batsarashkina won a gold medal for the women's 10m air pistol event.
The abbreviation isnt for a country, but is actually for a group of athletes competing not under their own flag, but rather under the iconic five-ring Olympic banner.
Ultimately, dozens of athletes were barred from competition, numerous medals were stripped from athletes who had competed in previous events, and Russian political leaders were not allowed to attend previous editions of the Olympics.
Ultimately, dozens of athletes were barred from competition, numerous medals were stripped from athletes who had competed in previous events, and Russian political leaders were not allowed to attend previous editions of the Olympics.
Why did Russia get banned from the Olympics? By any name, it seems, Russian athletes remain elite.
Stay informed about local news and weather.