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Johnny Weir Calls Russian Figure Skater's Failure To Medal After Fall 'The Destruction Of A Young Person'
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Former Olympian and Olympics commentator for NBC, Johnny Weir, condemned the controversial decision that allowed embattled skater Kamila Valieva to compete on behalf of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) in the Beijing Winter Olympics after she tested positive for a banned heart medication meant to boost athletic endurance.

When Valieva failed to medal, dropping from first to fourth place, after stumbling twice during her final routine on Thursday, Weir and former 1998 Olympic champion Tara Lipinski offered commentary that conveyed both frustration and sympathy.

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