Ukraine’s quartet of Vita Semerenko, Juliya Dzhmya, Valj Semerenko and Olena Pidhrushna built up a big lead and held on as the biathlon women’s relay tightened up late to claim a gold medal – and perhaps provide a momentary lift for their troubled country.
Their countryman – former Olympic gold medalist pole vaulter Sergey Bubka – cheered the victory:
Valj Semerenko missed three shots on the Ukrainians’ third leg but was able to hold onto the lead before making way for Pidhrushna, the 2013 world sprint champion.
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