Russia has been barred from competing in the upcoming 2018 Pyeongchang Games because of doping violations....but, the athletes from Russia WILL be allowed to compete as "neutrals." This means no flags or national symbols. Russia has not said whether they will accept the offer...or boycott the game.
Mark Manuel can be heard in the afternoon from 3pm to 7pm weekdays on BIG 106.5 in the Quad Cities and on 100.7 The Fox in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids...Full Bio