Date:17/08/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/17/stories/2008081759221900.htm

Sport - Athletics

I was fortunate today: Borchin

BEIJING: Valeriy Borchin, the winner of the 20-km walk, said he felt tired because of the heat on the course around the Bird’s Nest. “Obviously, the others had more experience than me but I was fortunate today... I do feel lucky.” — AP