Volkova strikes gold for Russia
Published: 28 August, 2007, 08:36
Yekaterina Volkova gave Russia their first medal of the Athletics World Championships in Osaka on the third day of competition, winning the women's steeplechase.
Volkova stormed her way to victory in 9 minutes 9.06 seconds, which is a new World Championship record.
Her team-mate Tayana Petrova took silver, finishing two seconds back.
Day Four promises to be the best yet for Russia, with Elena Isinbayeva going for gold in the pole vault.
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