Russia to send 436 athletes to London 2012
16:13, 10 July 2012
MOSCOW. July 10. KAZINFORM Russia is to send 436 athletes to the London Olympics, slightly fewer than attend Beijing in 2008, though the number is yet to be confirmed by the Russian sports ministry, R-Sport understands.
The final figure is to be announced later Tuesday after a meeting among Russian Olympic Committee and sports ministry officials.
Competing under the Russian flag will be 228 women and 208 men from 59 of the country's 83 regions, RIA Novosti reports.
At the Beijing Games, Russia had 468 representatives, with 453 in Athens four years earlier.
Russia has set the target of third in the medal table, expecting to battle with host nation Britain for the position.
Team GB will be represented by 542 athletes.
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