The Olympics in Rio de Janeiro: Golden day for Russia

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Олимпиада в Рио-де-Жанейро: золотой день для России

The penultimate day of the XXXI summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro became the most successful for the Russian team. Our athletes won four gold medals and one silver, bringing the total number of awards to 53, including 17 golds. At present, Russia occupies the fourth place in the medal standings, behind first place USA, UK and China.

Abdulrashid Sadulayev in freestyle wrestling in the category up to 86 kg defeated the representatives of Hungary, Venezuela, Azerbaijan, and in the final – Turkey. The final fight he won with the account 5:0.

Олимпиада в Рио-де-Жанейро: золотой день для России

The Russian players defeated the French team with the score 22:19. They dominated possession throughout the match, and doubts about their victory almost did not arise (except when we conceded goals very offensive). Russians for the first time became Olympic Champions in handball.

Олимпиада в Рио-де-Жанейро: золотой день для России

Alexander Lesun started pentathlon competitions not very successful. After swimming he was only 22, but after the fencing, where he won 28 fights 35, he already broke in the first place, which was not missed until the very end. The results of the four types of Lesun scored a total of 1479 points, thereby setting a new Olympic record. With his victory, he not only became the Olympic champion, but completed his collection of gold medals he previously won the world and European Championships.

Олимпиада в Рио-де-Жанейро: золотой день для России

Artistic gymnastics at the Olympic Games passed without surprises. The leadership of our girls in the sport is undeniable. The Russian women finished first and second step on the podium. For the gold medal competed 13-time world champion Yana Kudryavtseva and 7-time world champion Margarita Mamun. Almost all the exercises Kudryavtseva performed slightly better than the whole friend-rival, no luck with her clubs, because she missed a win. In the end, she only has silver, Mamun – “gold”.

Олимпиада в Рио-де-Жанейро: золотой день для России

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