11 august 2012
Dmitry Medvedev congratulates Ivan Shtyl on his bronze medal in the men's canoe single at the London Olympics
The message reads, in part:
"You are an award-winning athlete. Each of your performances is a big event for your fans and connoisseurs of canoeing. In London you again proved that you can fight to the end, even in unfavourable conditions. You did everything in your power to ensure that you got a medal."