MX23RW : Friday, April 19 08:59:35| >> :600:19431620:19431620:

Vladimir Putin buys cars for Russian Olympic medallists

Maria Kirilenko reveals that she and doubles partner Nadia Petrova were given Audis by Russian president Vladimir Putin for winning the bronze medal at the Olympics.

Maria Kirilenko has revealed the she and doubles partner Nadia Petrova were given Audis by Russian president Vladimir Putin for winning the bronze medal at the London Olympics.

The pair came from a set down to beat the American team of Lisa Raymond and Liezel Huber at Wimbledon earlier this month.

All Russian medallists are understood to have been rewarded with cars.

"It's a good car," Kirilenko told the New Haven Register.

Kirilenko and Petrova will both feature at the US Open, which starts on Monday.

ID:41493: cacheID:41493:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1197:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Maria Kirilenko
Read Next:
Russians overcome Americans for bronze
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!