January 30, 2021 - 8:35 AM
KÃNIGSSEE, Germany - Russiaâs Roman Repilov won his second consecutive menâs luge world championship Saturday, overtaking World Cup champion Felix Loch in the second heat to successfully defend the title.
After claiming gold, Repilov removed his hat in preparation for the winnerâs flag to be displayed and anthem to blare.
That was not the case.
Russian athletes can participate in the luge world championships, but only as neutral competitors and not officially representing their country because of the sanctions levied against that country for a doping scandal.
The flag displayed in Repilovâs honour was the International Luge Federationâs, which is a blue outline of a luge athlete on a sled with a white background.
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