NY Times · Jan 9, 2022
As U.S. figure skaters test positive, new worries before Winter Olympics.
Mariah Bell’s victory at the U.S. national championships on Friday secured her a spot on the American Olympic team.Credit...Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesU.S. Figure Skating on Saturday announced the women’s team heading to Beijing for the Winter Olympics next month. It will include a top-ranked competitor who withdrew from nationals this week in Nashville after a positive coronavirus test, a stark reminder of a resurgent pandemic still capable of disrupting sports events and lifelong dreams.