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Ustyugov breaks Russian biathletes’ misfortune in Vancouver

Published: 21 February, 2010, 23:05
Edited: 22 February, 2010, 10:47


Evgeny Ustyugov

Biathlete Evgeny Ustyugov has claimed Russia’s second gold in Vancouver after winning the men's 15 kilometer mass start.

 
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CEH February 22, 2010, 04:39 quote
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Ustyugov ruled, literally. His was an amazing finish after a protracted battle of nerves on the shooting range. I was hoping Slovak skier would hang on for the silver, but his skiing betrayed him. Cheers to Ustyugov from keyboard monkeys like me. I can type my programs like the wind now.

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