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It was announced on Wednesday the heptathlon silver medallist had failed a dope test for the second time in her career.

The International Olympic Committee confirmed she has been "removed from the Olympic Games" and will not compete in the long jump final.

The 30-year-old was given a two-year ban in 2003 after testing positive for steroids and it is understood Blonska has now tested positive for an anabolic steroid.

Anti-doping authorities will test the 'B' sample on Thursday and if the positive test is confirmed she could be given a lifetime ban.

Blonska came second in Beijing with a season's best score of 6,700 points, three places ahead of Sotherton. She was also runner-up at last year's World Championships in Osaka, edging Sotherton into third with fellow Briton Jessica Ennis one place outside the medals in fourth.

At the time, Sotherton voiced her anger at Blonska's return and questioned her ability to set a new Ukrainian record following her ban. Now the 2004 Olympic bronze medallist feels vindicated by Blonska's positive test.

Sotherton said: "I'm totally not surprised by the news. I've been saying all along that she got caught doping when she was scoring 6300 points, how can she not be doping and scoring 6800?

"I have not seen any of her results since early June and then she comes out here and is producing good performances, which was suspicious.

"If the B sample comes back positive then that's a life ban, which will bring an end to the saga - hopefully she will be finished."