Beijing Winter Olympics: Russian Alexander Bolshunov wins skiathlon gold
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Bolshunov's teammate Denis Spitsov took the silver medal, with Finland`s Iivo Niskanen coming in third to take the bronze.
Alexander Bolshunov, representing the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), won the gold medal in the men`s 2x15 km skiathlon at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday. Bolshunov's teammate Denis Spitsov took the silver medal, with Finland`s Iivo Niskanen coming in third to take the bronze.