The Russians should be grateful they were even allowed to compete since they were supposed to be banned.
Linoy Ashram becomes first Israeli woman to take Olympic gold as Russians accuse judges of bias.
Her blue ribbon soared halfway to the rafters, and Israel’s Linoy Ashram spun and swirled and caught it, winning gold in a performance that ended Russia’s decades-long dominance in rhythmic gymnastics.
But Russian sports officials accused the judges of bias and said they would lodge a complaint.