Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Dr Grigory Rodchenkov has alleged secret service involvement in Russia's cover-up

Influential Russian doctor to meet with WADA

The former head of Russia's anti-doping laboratory will be interviewed in Los Angeles on Friday as the inquiry into claims of systemic cheating at the 2014 Winter Olympics gathers pace.

Paris 2024 • 20 May 16

Pilot Alexander Zubkov, Alexey Negodaylo, Dmitry Trunenkov and Alexey Voevoda of Russia make a run

Zubkov seals Sochi bobsleigh double

Russian Alexander Zubkov secured a golden finale for the Sochi Games hosts on Sunday by adding the Olympic four-man bobsleigh crown to his two-man title.

Other sport • 23 Feb 14

Florence Bell failed to finish in testing conditions at Rosa Khutor Alpine Centre

Shiffrin shines as Bell fails to finish

American teenager Mikaela Shiffrin made Winter Olympics history by becoming the youngest slalom gold medal winner at Rosa Khutor Alpine Centre, as Ireland’s Florence Bell saw her Games finish in disappointing fashion.

Other sport • 22 Feb 14

Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle won gold medal at Salt Lake City 2002 and Vancouver 2010

Biathlete and bobsleigher fail drug tests in Sochi

Two-time Winter Olympics gold medallist Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle of Germany and Italian bobsleigher William Frullani have been sent home from the Winter Olympics in Sochi after testing positive for banned substances.

Other sport • 22 Feb 14

Meryl Davis and Charlie White claimed gold for the USA

Davis and White win ice dance gold

Meryl Davis and Charlie White produced a sultry and spellbinding performance to Scheherazade to become the first Americans to win the Olympic ice dance title.

Other sport • 17 Feb 14

Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic leads the group during the Ladies' Snowboard Cross Final

Winter Olympics: Sunday 16 February round-up

Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic clinched the gold medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics in the women's snowboard cross as American favourite Lindsey Jacobellis crashed out once again.

Other sport • 16 Feb 14

Zhang Hong shocked the Adler Arena by claiming gold in the women's 1,000 metres speed skating

China's Zhang wins shock 1,000m gold

China's Zhang Hong produced a stunning upset to win the Olympic women's 1,000 metres speed skating title at the Adler Arena.

Other sport • 13 Feb 14

Carina Vogt soars on her way to a gold medal

Vogt takes gold in first Olmypic women's ski-jump

Carina Vogt of Germany made history when she won the women's first ever Olympic ski jumping competition, marking the triumphant end of a 13-year fight by female athletes to take part in the Games.

Other sport • 11 Feb 14

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