Latest Olympics scandals: speedskating corruption claims, figure skating medal delays
https://www.siliconvalley.com/2022/02/09/latest-olympics-scandals-speedskating-corruption-claims-figure-skating-medal-delays/
BEIJING — Olympic gold medalist Nils van der Poel accused the Netherlands speedskating program of “corruption” over a report that its officials try to influence the ice makers to set up conditions that benefit Dutch athletes.
Van der Poel made his scathing comments during a news conference Wednesday at the Olympic Village, three days after his victory in the 5,000 meters gave Sweden its first speedskating medal since 1988.