Russian President Asks Olympic Officials to Resign After Poor Show

Tuesday, 02 March 2010 | by Pat's Picks

Russia won just three gold medals in Vancouver. The Wall Street Journal says President Dimitri Medvedev told Olympic team officials they can resign or he’ll fire them—whichever they prefer. Said the president: “[They] should take the courageous decision and tender their resignations. If they cannot, we will help them.”

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SOURCE: Wall Street Journal