Neither the International Swimming Federation or the IOC has explained the reversal or responded to requests for comment on the matter. America’s Lilly King beat Russia’s Yulia Efimova to win gold in the 100-meter breaststroke Monday at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in one of the most anticipated contests of the Games. After Monday’s race, Efimova left the pool deck alone. The posturing between King and Efimova became one of the early stories of the Games. "A week ago, I didn't even know if I could race because I'm Russian.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 09, 2016 02:16 UTC