Actually, the fact that Russia (or any other team) can still send three representatives is an anomaly in major sports nowadays.
Many sports limit participation to two per country per event... swimming is an example... or limit advancement to the medal round to two per country... gymnastics is an example of this.
Under current rules, the possibility of a medal sweep exists in figure skating. It can't happen in other sports.
Many sports limit participation to two per country per event... swimming is an example... or limit advancement to the medal round to two per country... gymnastics is an example of this.
Under current rules, the possibility of a medal sweep exists in figure skating. It can't happen in other sports.