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Russian Athletes do same Sex Kiss on Podium

Russia was proclaimed world champion in the women’s 4x400m relay; Gushchina Yulia, Tatyana Firova, Antonina Krivoshapka Kseniya Ryzhova and clocked a time of 3:20.19. United States took the silver and bronze Britain.
The Russian runners took to the podium to receive the medal that certifies them as world champions. Since the medal around [her] neck, and Tatyana Firova Ryzhova Kseniya they kissed on the mouth before the eyes of the world.
Although this could be seen as an act of platonic affection, nee Russian legislation outlaws outward displays of homosexuality, so the athletes could face arrest.
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