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Monday, 03 May 2004
Why is Russia such a strong race walking nation?
3 May 2004 - Naumburg - The dual World Cup wins here in Naumburg by Vera Sokolova and Yelena Nikolayeva in the women's senior and junior walks was not only a great achievement for Russian athletics but also a little known region in the Eastern part the country just west of the Urals.
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Despite Korzeniowski's challenge, Jefferson Perez secures third World Cup title in Naumburg 20km
2 May 2004 - Naumburg - The odds on Jefferson Perez reclaiming the Olympic crown he last won in 1996 shortened after his superb display through the streets of Naumburg.World champion Yelena Nikolayeva adds Naumburg victory to her collection of titles
2 May 2004 - Naumburg - The heat of May day in Naumburg was replaced the morning after by cool and damp conditions, conducive for fast times and attacking tactics.
Voyevodin strikes again and retains World Cup 50km title in Naumburg
1 May 2004 - Naumburg - After a merciless battle in the sun Aleksey Voyovedin became the third walker to retain his 50km World Walking title.
Unbeatable Sokolova outclasses rivals in Naumburg Junior race
1 May 2004 - For the first time in the 21-year history of the IAAF World Race Walking Cup two 10 kilometres races for Junior men and women respectively were included in the competition programme.
Sun shines as Kanaykin pays price for record bid
1 May 2004 - Naumburg - The first ever Junior Men’s 10km race provided a dramatic finale to the first day of the IAAF World Race Walking Cup when the early leader, Vladimir Kanaykin of Russia, was disqualified just before starting the final lap, and t...
Korzeniowski has eyes set on Naumburg 20km success
30 April 2004 - The man who held centre stage at the opening press conference, the three time Olympic gold medallist Robert Korweniowzski made it clear he still had plenty of motivation left for the shorter race distance of 20 km here at Naumburg.
Transcript of the IAAF Press Conference for the 21st IAAF World Race Walking Cup in Naumburg, Germany
30 April 2004 - IAAF President Lamine Diack hosted the traditional pre-event press conference in the Naumburg Haus this afternoon.-
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