Russia launches criminal investigation into Olympic curler's doping case, citing inconsistencies in test results

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Alexander Krushelnitsky, a medal-winning Russian curler, has denied accusations of using performance-enhancing drugs.

The Russian Olympic Committee is investigating the case and a criminal investigation has been launched.

The Russian Olympic team cited previous test results which suggest that the athlete had not been using the drug on a long-term basis which is needed for the drug to be effective.

Medal-winning Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky has strongly denied charges of doping after testing positive for the banned substance meldonium, and the Russian Federation is opening a criminal investigation into the case, according to The Guardian.

"I am ready to openly state that I have never, never during the time that I practice sport, used forbidden drugs and any other dishonest ways of competing," said Krushelnitsky, who won the bronze medal in the mixed doubles curling event with his wife Anastasia Bryzgalova. See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: Why North Korea sent hundreds of cheerleaders to the OlympicsSee Also:An astounding comeback puts the US men's curling team just one win away from its first medal since the 2006 Winter OlympicsBizarre scene unfolds in women's short track relay when 2 disqualifications give silver medal to third-place team and bronze to team that wasn't even on the ice3,500 litres of non-alcoholic beer has been delivered to the Olympic village and it could be the secret to Germany's medal success

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