Entering the stadium unchallenged, Aleksandr Ivanov was greeting with a standing ovation by a jubilant crowd.
Ivanov comfortably completed the 1+ laps in the stadium to finish in 1:20:58.
He was followed by China's Ding Chen in 1:21:09
Rounding out the medal winners was Spain's Miguel Ángel López who finished third in 1:21:21
Ivanov crossed the line relatively fresh.
Chen was elated at his performance.
Chen and Ivanov celebrating
Chen and Ivanov joined by Lopez.
The celebrations continue
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