From ice hockey to gymnastics, Russian athletes have created numerous signature moves down the years Russian athletes have undoubtedly made their mark on sports worldwide – so much so that some moves in their chosen disciplines have been named in their honor because of the way they popularized or introduced them. Here, we look at…
Month: March 2023
‘Before a game I down a nice vodka to tone my muscles’: How the Russian ‘Black Spider’ took football to new heights
Lev Yashin remains revered as a benchmark of goalkeeping excellence The world of football was cast into mourning last December with the passing of Pele, one of the undisputed greats of the game. The death of the Brazilian legend led to tributes from far and wide, as fans reflected on the impact of a man…
Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final
The world number seven also saw off Novak Djokovic in the semifinals on his way to the title in Dubai Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev continued his resurgent form with victory in the final of the ATP tour event in Dubai, where he defeated compatriot Andrey Rublev in straight sets on Saturday. Medvedev triumphed 6-2…
Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final
The world number seven also saw off Novak Djokovic in the semifinals on his way to the title in Dubai Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev continued his resurgent form with victory in the final of the ATP tour event in Dubai, where he defeated compatriot Andrey Rublev in straight sets on Saturday. Medvedev triumphed 6-2…