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Victory in EuroBasket 2007 belongs to Russia · 2007-10-08 17:01

Ilona Korstin, newsimg.bbc.co.ukRussian basketball enjoyed its second major victory in under a month as its women’s team emerged victorious at EuroBasket 2007 in Italy.

Sunday’s match saw a repeat of September’s EuroBasket men’s final between Russia and Spain, with Russia again gaining the upper hand, winning 74:68, RIA Novosti informs.

Russian women can now add the 2007 title to their 2003 victory in Greece. Six members of the present team also played a part in that triumph.

The victory gave Russia a place in next summer’s Olympics in Beijing.

Ilona Korstin was Russia’s top scorer in the final with 18 points.

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