Russia clinches medals title - MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS

[dipsydoodle]

SOCHI, Russia (AP) -- Alexander Legkov's victory in the men's 50-kilometer cross-country race Sunday clinched the overall medals title for the host nation at the Sochi Games.

Legkov led a sweep of the podium for Russia in the 50K. Russia started the day tied with Norway for the most gold medals with 11 and with a 29-27 lead over the United States in total medals.

With only three events on the final day of competition - cross-country, four-man bobsled and the men's hockey gold medal game - the Russians didn't waste any time in sealing the deal.

Norway figured to challenge the Russians in cross-country, but Martin Johnsrud Sundby finished fourth while Russians Maxim Vylegzhanin and Ilia Chernousov took silver and bronze.

The three skiers had a wild celebration at the finish line.

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[exboyfil]

1. Proud to say I have not

watched a minute of the Olympics. In fact except for The Walking Dead I haven't even watched any television in weeks.

[DrDan]

2. proud to say I watched and enjoyed it pretty much daily, cheering for our teams

that hockey loss still stings . . . but we put up a great effort!