Two-time Olympic figure skating champion Artur Dmitriev has died at 58; ISU lifts ban on Russian skaters in light of his passing. Born 1968, he skated for the Soviet Union, Unified Team, and Russia, winning Olympic gold with different partners.
The International Skating Union has lifted its February 2022 ban on skaters and officials from Russia and Belarus, allowing neutral status competition without national symbols. Entry visas may be required, and upcoming world championships will be hosted by Finland, South Korea, and China. IOC guidance influenced the move; Kyiv supports Ukrainian athletes.