12 august 2012

Dmitry Medvedev congratulates Yekaterina Poistogova on her bronze medal for the 800m run at the London Olympics

The message reads, in part:

“You represented Russia at the Olympics for the first time and have managed to earn a medal. This achievement is the result of your outstanding athletic training, willpower and the support of millions of fans. Gaining a place on the Olympic pedestal along with champion Maria Savinova, further confirms the high level of Russian athletics.”