Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Russia eyeing third place in London medals table (Reuters)

Venus Williams of the United States tosses the tennis ball to serve to Elena Vesnina of Russia during a first round women's singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia are aiming to repeat their third place finish in the medals table at Beijing in 2008 when the squad competes at next month's London Olympics, Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Tuesday. Russia are sending up to 450 competitors to London and Mutko expects a strong showing in boxing, gymnastics, synchronized swimming and athletics where world record-breaking pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva will try to retain the title she won in 2008 and 2004. ...




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