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It doesn’t make any sense to start doping now, especially Kamila, who is head and shoulders above everyone. Plus, the doping benefits in a complex sport like figure skating are small and that’s why such scandals are rare. A heart medication doesn’t make you more flexible, musical, beautiful, athletic or coordinated. It is the talent and the hard work that does.
I don't if the news is true or not, so this is not about Valieva. But this drug increases blood flow to the heart, which probably means it increases stamina and the ability to execute difficult jumps at the end of a program. This has absolutely nothing to do with talent. No one here is debating Valieva's talent, musicality, or hard work. She's one of a kind. But this is sport. One jump can make the difference between gold and silver, so it matters if she's taking this medication or not. If it turns out that she did take it, I don't believe she belongs in the Olympics, no matter how extraordinary she is. But maybe there's an innocent explanation, so let's wait and see what happens.