Mentally damaged: Loginov leaves Antholz early

By Alexander Foppa from Antholz

Shortly before 6 a.m. on Saturday, a special unit opened the hotel room of Loginov and his teammate Evgeniy Garanichev . According to the public prosecutor's office, the procedure is covered by Article 586 of the Criminal Code: Use or administration of doping substances. Examination in underpants The two Russians were surprised while they were sleeping and had to sit on the beds in their underwear during the search. In addition to Loginov's laptop and cell phone, vitamin supplements and creams were also confiscated. The 28-year-old also had to disclose all passwords for all apps, such as WhatsApp or email accounts. Contrary to what Loginov reported, the officers did not break down the doors, but allowed them to be opened without using force. Parts of the Russian team left Antholz early. © APA/afp / MARCO BERTORELLO

“I'm clean, I'm probably the most tested athlete in the world and I'm treated like a felon,” said Loginov, who nevertheless ran in the relay and came fourth with the team behind France, Norway and Germany. Some spectators booed him loudly before and during the race. Loginov didn't go to bed until 3 a.m On Sunday he will not take part in the mass start. Due to recent circumstances, the athlete is not in an optimal psychological state, the Russian Biathlon Union said. Russia's association president Vladimir Drachev had to sign protocols with the police until 1 a.m. after the relay race. Loginov, who also had to sign, was able to do so in the hotel. But he is said to have only gone to bed around 3 a.m. The Russian embassy in Rome said that according to preliminary results, no evidence of the use of doping substances was found in the hotel room.

Loginov was banned for two years for Epo doping, but has been allowed to compete again since November 2016. In Antholz he celebrated with the Victory in the World Championship sprint his first big success. “It seems like someone wants me to end my career. If that is the case, such actions are the best way,” said Loginov after the race.

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Mentally damaged: Loginov leaves Antholz early

One day after a Carabinieri special unit broke into his hotel room, Alexander Loginov packed his bags early. The Russian will not take part in the final World Cup mass start in Antholz.

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