Olympic Medalists Get Luxury Cars

Three medalists celebrating on Red Square, where they gathered to collect their hard-earned rewards for success at the London Olympics. See related article.
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A Russian volleyball player towers over a line of black Audi sedans. In total, 129 were awarded to the country's Olympic medalists.
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A shimmering mass of Audis on Vasilyevsky Spusk. Audi A8s were awarded to gold medalists, with silver and bronze medalists receiving A7s and A6s, respectively.
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A trio of beauties on hand to guide medalists to their trophy automobiles.
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Dagestan-born judoka Mansur Isayev, who won gold in the men's 73-kilogram category, getting used to his new luxury car.
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Alexandra Patskevich, part of Russia's dominant synchronized swimming team, posing by the Audi A8 that she won for her gold medal performance.
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Television crews and reporters standing in the wings, eager to speak to the lucky medalists, who wore outfits designer by official kit sponsor Bosco for the occasion.
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