Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected an autograph request from a double gold medal-winning champion at the recent Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.Swimmer Andrei Nikolaev enjoyed a superb debut games, winning gold in the S8 class in 4x100m medley and men's 400m freestyle, and silver in the men's 100m freestyle.His contribution helped the Russian team finish fourth in the official medal standings with 36 gold, 33 silver and 49 bronze for a total of 118 medals.
Only China, Great Britain and the United States won more.However, when the team met Putin at a special homecoming ceremony, the 21-year-old had an unusual request, asking the President if he would sign his passport.While keen to.
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