The Most Scandalous Moments in Olympic History Revealed!
The Salt Lake 2002 Unethical Judging Scandal
The 2002 Winter Olympics saw one of Olympic history’s most infamous judging scandals. A French and Russian judge conspired to ensure Russian skaters Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze won gold despite an error in their routine. This dubious victory came at the expense of Canadian skaters Jamie Sale and David Peltier, raising eyebrows and suspicions.
The scheme eventually unraveled, revealing the judges’ collusion. As a result, both the Russian and Canadian pairs were awarded gold medals, and the implicated parties were found innocent of direct involvement in the plotting. This sneaky scandal led to a complete overhaul of the sport’s scoring system to prevent future controversies.
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