Shaidorov still spinning after outshining Malinin for Olympic gold
On Friday the overwhelming favourite for the men's gold, Ilia Malinin, faltered in the free skate, along with virtually all the top competitors, but Shaidorov held his nerve.
"I barely got any sleep. During the first day, I slept for only two hours, and I woke up and was very surprised," Shaidorv told AFP on Sunday.
"A lot has happened during this time. This is a celebration for all of Kazakhstan. And perhaps this was my main dream and goal in life -- to give my country such a celebration."
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