U.S. Figure Skaters Receive 2022 Olympic Gold Medals in Paris Under Eiffel Tower After Doping Scandal

Aug 7, 2024, 04:07 PM

The U.S. figure skating team from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics finally received their gold medals in a ceremony held in Paris, under the Eiffel Tower, during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. This long-awaited moment comes two and a half years after the competition, delayed due to a doping scandal involving Russian skater Kamila Valieva. The American team, including notable skaters Alexa Knierim and Nathan Chen, was celebrated in a ceremony that was broadcast on USA Network and Peacock. The medals were awarded for the team event in which the U.S. team had originally competed in Beijing.