Russian Federation's Nikolay Sokolov takes gold in men's 400m individual medley

Nikolay Sokolov has stormed to gold in the men's 400m individual medley at the European Games.

The Russian Federation representative touched home 1.36 seconds ahead of compatriot Igor Balyberdin, who claimed the silver medal.

Poland's Karol Zbutowicz won bronze after finishing one hundredth of a second ahead of Hungary's Daniel Sos.

Sokolov's victory has earned Russia their 70th gold medal in Baku.

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