2022 Winter Olympics

The Beijing Olympics produced its usual amazing sports moments, only through a lens warped by the organizing committee with underwriting from the Chinese government.

In a letter sent to IOC president Thomas Bach, a copy of which was obtained by AP, attorneys for the skaters said they sought a ruling before Sunday’s closing ceremony.

LeDuc wore a white shirt with sparkles and Cain-Gribble an ice blue dress as they performed to music by Ilan Eshkeri in a short program filled with smiles.

IOC President Thomas Bach's tone surprised Olympic observers — accustomed to hearing Bach defend Russian athletes despite the massive 2014 doping scandal — and drew a quick rebuke from Moscow.

“Who would have thought that 40 something years later, here I would be standing where I am?”

Kamila Valieva — at the center of the latest Russian doping controversy — tumbled out of the medals altogether with a mistake-filled end to her Olympic dream.

The IOC says no medal ceremonies will be held for events involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva until her case is resolved.

The Canadians spent their time in Beijing showcasing a dynamic offensive attack to capture their fifth Olympic title in seven tournaments.