SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Russia and the United States were level at 1-1 in the men's ice hockey going into the final period on Saturday in a Winter Olympics clash redolent of rivalries past, while American speed skaters hoped a change of suits brings a change in fortunes.
There was joy for the hosts when Viktor Ahn led Russia to a one-two in the men's 1,000 metres short track speed skating, but home smiles were tempered by news of a serious injury to Russian skicross racer Maria Komissarova while training.
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