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Ukrainian athlete stripped of Heptathlon silver medal

Source: CCTV.com | 08-24-2008 08:45

Special Report:   2008 Beijing Olympic Games

The IOC has confirmed that Lyudmila Blonska has been stripped of her heptathlon silver medal and sent home from the Olympic Games. The Ukrainian athlete tested positive for a banned steroid and was also dropped from Friday's long jump event.