April 12, 2008 – Kikkan Randall has a genetic disorder that increases the risk of dangerous blood clots, according to a report by the Anchorage Daily News. Randall, a top US Ski Team skier, has been diagnosed with Factor V Leiden (FVL) and had a procedure last week to remove a large blood clot from her leg. This development may mean a lifetime of blood thinners for Randall, which could affect her career as a world class Nordic skier. As a result of her diagnosis, the question of blood doping has been raised, which Randall adamantly denies. To read the full story, click here.