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SOCHI SCENE: Russia clinches medals title

By Washington Examiner
Published February 23, 2014 9:26am ET
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SOCHI SCENE: Russia clinches medals title
Russia's Alexander Legkov, the gold medal winner, is carried on the shoulders of bronze medalist Russia's Ilia Chernousov after the men's 50K cross-country race at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) | Gregorio Borgia

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — When Alexander Legkov crossed the finish line to win the men’s 50-kilometer cross-country race on Sunday, it wasn’t just a victory for him. It was a victory for all of Russia.

Legkov led a sweep of the podium for Russia in the 50K, which clinched the overall medals title for the host nation at the Sochi Games. Russia started the day tied with Norway for the most gold medals with 11 and with a 29-27 lead over the United States in total medals.

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