Vitaly Smirnov , president of the Russian National Olympic Committee , said President Boris Yeltsin had given the swimmer Russia 's top award for his Olympic performance . "
<response> <person>Vitaly Smirnov</person> , president of the <misc>Russian National Olympic Committee</misc> , said President <person>Boris Yeltsin</person> had given the swimmer <location>Russia</location> 's top award for his <misc>Olympic</misc> performance . " </response>