Paris mayor reverses earlier position, says "it's not possible to parade as if nothing was happening" by allowing Russian athletes to compete in 2024
Diana Taurasi said immediately after winning her fifth Olympic gold medal in Tokyo that she might try for a record sixth in Paris.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo changed her stance on Russian competitors at the 2024 Olympics on Tuesday saying they should be banned "while the war continues" in Ukraine, her office said.The IOC said last month it was exploring a "pathway" to allow competitors from both countries to take part in the Paris Olympics.
Russian Svetlana Romashina, the most decorated artistic swimmer in Olympic history with seven gold medals, announced her retirement at age 33.