Emelyanov and Sokolova make it memorable for Russia
21.05.2011
European champion Stanislav Emelyanov and Vera Sokolova completed the Russian domination at the 9th European Cup Race Walking in Olhao, Portugal, with commanding wins in their respective 20km races on Saturday.
Men – 20km walk:
He was a great walker as a junior – and Stanislav Emelyanov’s future as a senior is assured after winning the European Cup Race Walking in Olhão – and all before his 21st birthday.
The Russian proved that gold in last year’s Barcelona European Athletics Championships was no flash in the pan, and also underlined terrific form of two sub 1:20:00 in 2011 so far.
When it mattered, Emelyanov hit overdrive to belie his years and leave the rest in his wake with two laps left. He claimed Russia’s third individual gold of the day, and behind him, there was a battle royale for the places.
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