Leonid Ekimov A Russian sport

shooter from Novodvinsk, Arkhangelsk

region.

Grebnev Vitaliy, Form

10, Gymnasia,

Novodvinsk,

Arkhangelsk region

Ekimov’s hometownNovodvinsk is a small town. Only about 40,000 people

live in it. Citizens of city can spend their leisure time in

different clubs and places of culture, at the cinema or cafes. They can also visit

libraries or go to the stadium. More than 8000 citizens are going in for sport. There are over 80 coaches which prepare

sportsmen for the competitions.

Novodvinsk is famous for its sportsmen. They usually achieve the

highest price in international

competitions in floor ball and shooting. The famous shooter is Leonid Ekimov.

He made his Olympic debut in the air pistol

competition in Beijing in 2008. He won the sixth

prize.

Olympic debut

AchivementsIn 2007:2nd place on World Cup1st place on European championshipIn 2008:2nd place on World Cup1st place on European championship (personal credit)1st place on European championship (team event)1st place on a Russian championship1st place on Open Russian Cup In 2009:1st place on World Cup1st place on European championship1st place on Open Russian Cup

There are a lot of talented sportsmen in

Russia. Leonid Ekimov is one of them. We wish him to do his

best and win as many medals as he

can.