Remember Irina Rodnina? The legendary Soviet figure skater who lit the Olympic flame at Friday's opening ceremony?

The one who, back in September, had tweeted an awfully racist doctored photograph of Barack and Michelle Obama, and then defended it as freedom of speech?

Well, now, she's gotten back on Twitter to explain. A few hours ago, Rodnina tweeted the following.

I respect the Obama family and apologize for not clearly stating earlier that I don't support the tweeted photo or racism in any form. (1/2) — Irina Rodnina (@IRodnina) February 10, 2014

My account was hacked and I should have shown better judgement in my initial response and handling of the event. (2/2) — Irina Rodnina (@IRodnina) February 10, 2014

I mean, I guess if you squint, it's not racism if your account was hacked, but why was this your response to the hacker?

Свобода слова есть свобода! За свои комплексы сами и отвечайте! — Irina Rodnina (@IRodnina) September 13, 2013

(Translation: "Freedom of speech is freedom of speech! You're responsible for your own insecurities!")