But the silver medal was extremely meaningful for the country of just under 5.5 million inhabitants .
For Slovakia , it was their first medal whatsoever since gaining bronze in 2003 and gold in 2002 , ironically against Russia .
The silver medal was extremely meaningful for the country of just under 5.5 million inhabitants .
For Slovakia , it was their first medal whatsoever since gaining bronze in 2003 and gold in 2002 , ironically against Russia .