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Russian women win EuroBasket 2007

10:34 08/10/2007

MOSCOW, October 8 (RIA Novosti) - Russian 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.

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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