Russian Speed Skater Olga Graf Rejects Olympic Invitation Graf is among the 169 Russians who is eligible to compete in South Korea. Russians were banned from the Winter Olympics last month after being accused of manipulating the anti-doping system at the Sochi Games. The International Olympic Committee said athletes without a doping history can compete. "I'm glad that the IOC has recognized me as a clean athlete, which is what I am." "I regret that more than half the national speed skating team did not receive invitations to the Olympics, including my partners in the team pursuit, who I don’t doubt are clean."