Russian Speed Skater Gives The Double Bird After Beating Americans [Video]

Russia's Daniil Aldoshkin reacts after competing in the men's speed skating team pursuit semifinal during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games February 15, 2022. (Photo by Sébastien Bozon/AFP)

Photo: AFP

What ever happened to the Olympics' message of sportsmanship and goodwill? It got flipped off.

In yesterday’s speed skating semi-finals, Russian Daniil Aldoshkin and his team defeated the US skaters and while still circling the track, flipped the double-bird. Both hands. What an ass.

How did he defend himself when was asked about the gestures?

“I threw up my hands. I didn’t mean anything like that. I’m sorry if this offended anyone.”

Russia then moved onto the finals and lost to Norway. Karma is a bitch.

The above tweet translated:

“When it comes to sportsmanship, ROC skater Daniil Aldoshkin takes the crown. All this after a team pursuit semi-final won against the Americans… In the current political context, I wonder how to qualify the gesture…”

1 of 2
Silver medallists Russia's Daniil Aldoshkin, Sergei Trofimov, Ruslan Zakharov celebrate on the podium during the men's speed skating team pursuit victory ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the Beijing Medals Plaza in Beijing on February
Photo: AFP
2 of 2
Silver medallists Russia's Daniil Aldoshkin, Sergei Trofimov, Ruslan Zakharov (L), gold medallists Norway's Hallgeir Engebraaten, Peder Kongshaug, Sverre Lunde Pedersen (C), and bronze medallist USA's Ethan Cepuran, Casey Dawson, Emery Lehman, Joey Mantia
Photo: AFP