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The Olympics in Rio de Janeiro: Russia adds first U.S. without “gold”

Олимпиада в Рио-де-Жанейро: Россия прибавляет, США впервые без  "золота"

At the end of the tenth day of the XXXI summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Russia is in fourth place in the medal standings with 35 medals. For the last day, our athletes added to the two golds, one silver and two bronze medals. Leading in the ranking of the States, though, and won six medals, bringing the total number of awards to 75 for the first time was without “gold”. China, contrary to prevailing these days the tradition, able to receive one “silver”.

Boxer Evgeny Tishchenko defeated in the final of the representative of Kazakhstan Vasiliy Levit in the weight category up to 91 kg In that battle met two practically equal to the opponent: Tishchenko came to the Olympics the reigning world champion, Leviticus, led the world rankings in this weight category. The judges gave preference to Russian, however, fans were not agree with this, expressing their outrage whistle.

Олимпиада в Рио-де-Жанейро: Россия прибавляет, США впервые без  "золота"

Presses Chakvetadze won the “gold” in Greco-Roman wrestling in the category up to 85 kg. In the final fight he defeated current world champion Ukrainian Jean Belenko, and with the score 9:2.

Олимпиада в Рио-де-Жанейро: Россия прибавляет, США впервые без  "золота"

Another medal in Greco-Roman wrestling Sergey Semenov earned in category to 130 kg. In the semifinals he lost to the Cuban Mihanna Lopez Nunez, who became an Olympic champion, but in the battle for third place easily defeated the representative of Estonia (6:0). Russia – “bronze”.

Олимпиада в Рио-де-Жанейро: Россия прибавляет, США впервые без  "золота"

The hero of the last day was the gymnast Denis Ablazin. First, he took third place in the competition on the rings, then added in the vault was the second.

Олимпиада в Рио-де-Жанейро: Россия прибавляет, США впервые без  "золота"

Records

The representative of the host country of the Olympic Games Tiago Braz Da Silva has set a new record. Brazilian pole vaulter won the gold, breaking the height of 6.03 m.

Олимпиада в Рио-де-Жанейро: Россия прибавляет, США впервые без  "золота"

New world achievement can now boast of a polka and Anita Wlodarczyk. She threw a hammer at 82,29 m, breaking his own record set in 2015 – 81,03 m.

Олимпиада в Рио-де-Жанейро: Россия прибавляет, США впервые без  "золота"

It is noteworthy that all athletes, set records at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, according to IOC representative Richard “budget”, are under suspicion of doping. Without exception, the achievements of the athletes skeptically examine, check and test, looking to cheat athletes are ongoing and do not cease even for a minute.

“We always set new records athletes questioned. It is for this that we work, conduct tests. Always fight against doping and will continue to do so,” said the “budget”.

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