Nadzeya Ostapchuk stripped of Ukraine 's shot put gold after failing a drug test . ` Both samples indicated the presence of metenolone , which is classified as anabolic agent under the 2012 prohibited list . '' The athlete tested positive for the banned substance metenolone . New Zealand 's Sarah Adams has been awarded the gold medal . Russia 's promoted to silver medal position , with China 's Ligiao Gong now third .
Nadzeya Ostapchuk stripped of Ukraine 's shot put gold after failing a drug test . The athlete tested positive for the banned substance metenolone . New Zealand 's Sarah Adams has been awarded the gold medal . Russia 's promoted to silver medal position , with China 's Ligiao Gong now third .