"With such a big win, now I can concentrate on the rest of my life, to have a real family again and maybe to have children."
- German Skurygin of Russia on what it takes to win a gold medal in the 50km Walk.
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"With such a big win, now I can concentrate on the rest of my life, to have a real family again and maybe to have children."
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