Nikolay Olyunin has grabbed silver in men's snowboard cross, the first time ever that a Russian climbed an Olympic pedestal in this sport.

      Born in Krasnoyarsk, Olyunin, 22, won a Juniors World Cup in 2010.

      With 19 medals, Russia currently ranks second, trailing Germany, which has 8 golds.

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