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Russia's Olympic medals – a look back

Published: 25 August, 2008, 19:03
Edited: 28 September, 2009, 13:03


AFP Photo / Mark Ralston

Russia's final medal tally includes 23 golds, 21 silvers and 28 bronze, giving a total of 72 medals to finish in third place in the table.

 
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