- US figure skater Vincent Zhou tested positive for COVID-19 during a routine screening at the Beijing Olympics.
- Zhou tested positive after helping the US secure silver at Sunday's team figure skating event.
Top US figure skater Vincent Zhou tested positive for COVID-19 just hours after Sunday's team figure skating event.
Zhou found out he was positive during a routine test at the games on Sunday, US Figure Skating said in a statement on Monday.
After helping the US win the silver medal in the event, the US's number-two figure skater was expected to compete in the individual event on Tuesday. Now, it is unclear whether he will be able to perform.
Zhou is undergoing additional testing to confirm his result, according to US Figure Skating.
"If the results are negative, Zhou will be able to compete in the men's short program, which begins Tuesday," the team said in its statement. "At this time, we ask you respect his privacy as we await the results."
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