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RIO DE JANEIRO -- No one can stop Russias mermaids.That much was clear as soon as Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina finished the synchronized swimming duet routine that would win them their fourth career Olympic gold medals on Tuesday, extending one of the longest winning streaks in Olympic history.Russia has not been beaten in an Olympic synchronized swimming event for 20 years, a streak almost certain to be maintained when Ishchenko and Romashina go for another gold Friday in the team event. Theyre so far ahead of the rest that the only people who seem capable of putting them under pressure are their own fans back home.Its psychologically very hard. We understand that everyones always expecting us to win, Ishchenko said. Theres very close attention on us, were always being watched attentively, so we need to be head and shoulders above the rest.Competing with a mermaid-themed routine, their total score after their final performance was such that second-placed China would have needed an almost impossibly perfect performance to challenge for gold. In the end, Russia won with 194.991 points out of a possible 200. China had 192.3688 and Japan 188.0547.The Russians have a wealth of resources at their disposal, with advanced training facilities near Moscow and even the services of a composer when they couldnt find the right music for their Olympic routine.We wanted to bring it life because were often being called mermaids, Ishchenko said.Romashina added: It seems like we spend more of our time in the water than on land, so people ask us if were going to grow gills or something.At the ages of 30 and 26 respectively, Ishchenko and Romashina are much older than many of their opponents -- Ishchenko has already retired and come back once -- but they are already wondering about pushing on to next years world championships and yet more medals.We always have motivation to continue, we just have to find a reason, Romashina said. Jerry Royster Jersey . The showiest items on Calgarys lot were forwards Mike Cammalleri and Lee Stempniak. Both will be unrestricted free agents this summer. 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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Quarterback Arion Worthman threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Robinette with 32 seconds left and Air Force beat San Jose State 41-38 in Mountain West Conference play Saturday night.But questionable clock management by the Spartans made the Falcons comeback a bit easier.San Jose State (3-8, 2-5) had apparently won the game when Jermaine Kelly recovered a fumble by Ronald Cleveland at the SJSU 1 with 1:39 left.Backed up to their own end zone, the Spartans ran just 12 seconds off the clock on three plays before punting to set up the game-winning strike for the Falcons (8-3, 4-3).Air Force coach Troy Calhoun defended the Spartans decision to throw the ball on second and third downs before being forced to punt.Theyre trying to make a first down, theyre trying to win the game, he said. I admire the aggressiveness. It was good football on their part. Sometimes things that are good football do or dont work out, but its the right approach.Spartans coach Ron Caragher called a run on first down, but the Falcons were waiting and stopped it for no gain. Quarterback Kenny Potter was given a run-pass option on second down, but was pressured and had to throw the ball away.The way they were selling out for the run, we felt that was our best chance, Caragher said of the pass plays that allowed Air Force to save its two remaining timeouts. On third down we knew we needed to get the first down. We went the best (pass) route we could.Safety Weston Steelhammer had two interceptions for Air Force, the last one with 16 seconds left, bringing his NCAA-leading active career total to 17. He has six this season.Potter threw 340 yards and two touchdowns and he ran for three, including a 1-yard sneak for a 38-34 lead with 3:53 left. He has 14 career rushing touchdowns, eqqualing Jeff Garcia (1991-93) for most by a San Jose State quarterback since 1950.ddddddddddddBut the Falcons got the final word, leaving their coach feeling proud.Our strongest muscle is the one thats inside our chest cavity, Calhoun said. Thats what we rely upon -- the heart and soul and character of our guys.Worthman, making just his third start, totaled 215 rushing yards and scored on runs of 4 and 25 yards. He became the first Air Force quarterback to rush for 200 yards since Beau Morgan had 217 against Fresno State in 1996.The sophomore completed just three passes out of the Falcons run-oriented, triple-option attack.Hes quite alert and a fast learner, Calhoun said. Anytime you have a guy whos that sharp, just these experiences are immeasurable as he plays down the road.THE TAKEAWAYAir Force: The Falcons have matched the four-game win streak they also assembled to begin the season and are on their way to playing in a bowl game for the ninth time in 10 seasons under Calhoun.San Jose State: No relief in a difficult season for the Spartans, who will finish with their fourth straight non-winning campaign under Caragher, who is 18-30, including 12-24 the past three seasons.UP NEXTAir Force: The Falcons close the regular season at home next Saturday against No. 20 Boise State, which needs a victory over Air Force and a Wyoming loss at New Mexico to win the MWC Mountain Division title.San Jose State: The Spartans end their season next Saturday on the road against long-time rival Fresno State. The Bulldogs remain winless in seven Mountain West games and dropped to 1-10 overall after a 14-13 home defeat to Hawaii, their ninth consecutive loss. ' ' '