Russian swimmer Ilya Borodin tests COVID-19 positive, out of Tokyo Olympics

Ilya Borodin. Pic/AFP

European 400m individual medley champion Ilya Borodin has been ruled out of the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19, Russian team officials said.
Borodin, 18, who was expected to contend for a medal, failed a test during a final training camp in Vladivostok before departing for Japan.

"European champion Ilya Borodin passed a positive test for Covid-19, which is why he will not take part in the Olympic Games in Tokyo," the Russian Swimming Federation said.

Meanwhile, American beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb is out of the Olympics after four positive COVID-19 tests, and Tri Bourne will take his place as the partner of four-time Olympian Jake Gibb when the competition begins this weekend. Crabb confirmed his withdrawal on Thursday.

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