Ukraine's Ruban wins men's individual archery gold

Viktor Ruban of Ukraine releases the arrow during the men's individual final of archery against Park Kyung-Mo of the Republic of Korea at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 15, 2008. Ruban defeated Park and claimed the title in this event.

Ukraine's Viktor Ruban scored 113 points to win the men's individual archery gold medal at the Olympic Games here on Friday.

The losing finalist, South Korea's Park Kyung-Mo took the silver medal on 112 points.

Russia's Bair Badenov took the bronze medal by beating Mexico's Juan Rene Serrano 115-110.



Gold medalist Viktor Ruban (C) of Ukraine, silver medalist Park Kyung-Mo (L) of the Republic of Korea and bronze medalist Bair Badenov of Russia stand on the podium at the awarding ceremony of the men's individual competition of archery at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 15, 2008. (Xinhua/Gesang Dawa)