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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Sergey Kirdyapkin of Russia crosses the line to win gold during the Men's 50km Walk on Day 15 of the London 2012 Olympic Games on The Mall on August 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11:  Sergey Kirdyapkin of Russia crosses the line to win gold during the Men's 50km Walk on Day 15 of the London 2012 Olympic Games on The Mall on August 11, 2012 in London, England.  (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)