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Rio Olympics 2016: Yulia Efimova still furious with Lilly King for starting 'war'

Yulia Efimova is relieved that her Olympic "nightmare" has come to an end and accused outspoken rival Lilly King of starting a "war" in Rio.

The Russian swimmer was provisionally banned after testing positive for meldonium this year, but governing body FINA overturned the decision on advice from the World Anti-Doping Agency.

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After being cleared to compete in Brazil, Efimova claimed silver medals in the 100- and 200-meter breaststroke, but was jeered at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.

King took aim at Efimova after beating her in the 100m final, stating: "I'm just happy for the USA to know I am competing clean and doing what is right.