Olympics-Handball-Russian women overcome France to win first gold
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Russia won its first Olympic gold in women's handball on Saturday, overcoming France 22-19 in a tight, fast-paced final in front of a rapturous crowd.
(Reporting by Alexandra Ulmer; editing by Nina Chestney)
© Copyright Reuters Ltd. All rights reserved. The information contained in this news report may not be published, broadcast or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of Reuters Ltd.


