Lyudmyla Blonska

About

Ukrainian heptathlete and long jumper who received a lifetime ban from the Olympics after failing a drug test in 2008.

Before Fame

She began practicing rhythmic gymnastics at age 5 before moving on to other athletics.

Trivia

She first tested positive for steroids at the 2002 European Championships in Munich, Germany.

Family Life

Her husband and coach Sergeii Blonska also received a ban from the Olympics.

Associated With

She competed in the 2008 Olympics where swimmer Michael Phelps set the record for most Olympic medals by a single athlete.