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FILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, Alexander Zubkov, Olympic champion and President of the Russian Bobsleigh Federation, speaks to the media at a news conference on Russian athletes' disqualification by the International Olympic Committee in Moscow, Russia. Four Russian bobsledders, including Alexander Zubkov, have been Wednesday Jan. 16, 2019, by the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation until 2020 for their part in organized doping at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.(AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, FILE)

Zubkov to step down from Russian bobsled after doping ban

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, Alexander Zubkov, Olympic champion and President of the Russian Bobsleigh Federation, speaks to the media at a news conference on Russian athletes' disqualification by the International Olympic Committee in Moscow, Russia. Four Russian bobsledders, including Alexander Zubkov, have been Wednesday Jan. 16, 2019, by the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation until 2020 for their part in organized doping at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.(AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, FILE)

Zubkov among 4 Russian bobsledders banned for Olympic doping

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 file photo, driver of Russia RUS-1, Alexander Zubkov, acknowledges the crowd after they won the gold medal during the men's four-man bobsled competition final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. Alexander Zubkov won a Moscow court ruling Friday Jan. 11, 2019. that could make it harder for the International Olympic Committee to recover his gold medals. He remains legally recognized as an Olympic champion _ but only in Russia. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Russian court says bobsledder can keep Olympic titles

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FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2014 file photo Alexander Zubkov of Russia carries the national flag as he leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The Moscow City Court ruled on Wednesday Nov. 21, 2018, that Alexander Zubkov, who carried the Russian flag at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, should still be considered an Olympic champion, but the International Olympic Committee refuses to recognize the verdict. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, file)

Russian Olympic Committee appeals doping court ruling

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FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2014 file photo Alexander Zubkov of Russia carries the national flag as he leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The Moscow City Court ruled on Wednesday Nov. 21, 2018, that Alexander Zubkov, who carried the Russian flag at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, should still be considered an Olympic champion, but the International Olympic Committee refuses to recognize the verdict. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, file)

Russian court challenges International Olympic Committee

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

Olympic panel details Sochi bobsled champion’s doping case

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FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2014 file photo the driver of Russia's RUS-1, Alexander Zubkov kisses the medal after they won the gold medal during the men's four-man bobsled competition final at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. The IOC has disqualified two-time Sochi Olympic bobsled champion Zubkov and three other Russians for their part in a state-backed doping program. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, file)

As 4 more Russians banned, Olympic leader Bach warns critics

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 file photo, the team from Russia RUS-1, with Alexander Zubkov, right, Alexey Negodaylo, Dmitry Trunenkov, and Alexey Voevoda, wave to the crowd after they received the gold medal during the men's four-man bobsled competition final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. Olympic bobsled champion Alexander Zubkov was injured after unknown attackers smashed up the car he received for winning two gold medals at the Sochi Games. Zubkov was involved in a confrontation outside his Moscow home on Thursday, May 29, 2014, when attackers with bats smashed the lights and windshield of his Mercedes-Benz, one of the cars given by the Russian state to each of the country's gold medalists in Sochi. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)

Olympic bobsled champ injured in attack

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German bobsled driver Machata banned for 1 year

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The team from Russia RUS-1, with Alexander Zubkov, foreground, Alexey Negodaylo, Dmitry Trunenkov, and Alexey Voevoda, react after their third run during the men's four-man bobsled competition final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Zubkov wins double bobsled gold for Russia

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

The team driver of United States USA-1, Steven Holcomb, looks at his bronze medal after the men's four-man bobsled competition final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

USA’s Steven Holcomb wins 2 bronze medals in Sochi

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Dan Hamhuis of Canada (5), goalkeeper Carey Price of Canada (31), Jonathan Toews of Canada (16) and Shea Weber of Canada (6) celebrate their 3-0 win over Sweden in the men's gold medal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Canada rules rink, a flame dies, an Olympics ends

By FRED LIEF - Associated Press

The team from Russia RUS-1, with Alexander Zubkov, Alexey Negodaylo, Dmitry Trunenkov, and Alexey Voevoda, brake in the finish area after tenor second run during the men's four-man bobsled competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

As Olympics close, 4-man finale looks to be epic

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

The team from Russia RUS-1, with Alexander Zubkov, Alexey Negodaylo, Dmitry Trunenkov, and Alexey Voevoda, brake in the finish area after tenor second run during the men's four-man bobsled competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Russia’s Zubkov holds slim lead in Olympic 4-man

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

The team from Russia RUS-1, with Alexander Zubkov, Alexey Negodaylo, Dmitry Trunenkov, and Alexey Voevoda, brake in the finish area after tenor second run during the men's four-man bobsled competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Russia’s Zubkov takes slim lead in Olympic 4-man

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

The team from Russia RUS-1, piloted by Alexander Zubkov, take a curve during the men's four-man bobsled training at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Zubkov, Holcomb among gold favorites in 4-man

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

The team from the United States USA-1, piloted by Steven Holcomb, start a run during the men's four-man bobsled training at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Holcomb, Zubkov expected to battle for 4-man title

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

The team from Russia RUS-1, piloted by Alexander Zubkov and brakeman Alexey Voevoda, cross into the finish area to win the gold medal during the men's two-man bobsled competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

SOCHI SCENE: Young and old

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Alexander Zubkov and Alexey Voevoda of Russia win Olympic gold in two-man bobsled

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The team from Russia RUS-1, piloted by Alexander Zubkov and brakeman Alexey Voevoda, cross into the finish area to win the gold medal during the men's two-man bobsled competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Zubkov rolls to Olympic 2-man bobsled gold medal

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press