First ice championship held in Georgian mountains
Published: 20 February, 2008, 06:36
The first ice-climbing championship has started in Georgia. To win, competitors have to conquer a 50-metre frozen mountain waterfall.
Hundreds of contestants and spectators braved the freezing temperatures and gathered at the foot of the ice face. Some contestants were seasoned climbers, while others were had no experience.
20.02.2008, 06:25
Road to the ring: Ibragimov - from Dagestan to FloridaThe title of World Boxing Heavyweight Champion may seem to bring immense fame with it. But, outside the ring, Russian Sultan Ibragimov shuns the limelight. On Saturday he will fight Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko for the World Heavyweight unification belt. |
20.02.2008, 07:08
Russian swimmer breaks European recordSwimmer Anastasia Zueva has broken two records in two days at the Russian Open Championship in St. Petersburg. |
