Japan 16th in men's crosss country 40km relay

SOCHI, Russia - Akira Lenting (rear) of Japan leaves the venue while compatriot Nobu Naruse holds onto the poles after failing to finish in the men's cross country 4x10km relay event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. Japan, which was lapped on the third leg, came in 16th place on the tail end.