Three-time Olympic champion Alexander Bolshunov may miss the classic-style 15km time trial due to injuries sustained during a collision with Games champion Sergey Ustyugov in the semifinals of the ice skating sprint on stage five in Russia. Cup in Krasnogorsk, reports TASS.
Coach Yuri Borodavko said that the issue of Bolshunov’s participation will be decided a few hours before the start.
“It is not clear yet, because he had serious bruises, he had problems with his vertebrae. A masseur worked with him, now a massage therapist. Everything will depend on how you feel in the morning, ”said the expert.
At the same time, according to the information “Championship.com”, Bolshunov was included in the entry for the 15km time trial in classic style, which will be held on December 28 at 12:30 Moscow time. Interestingly, Ustyugov will not participate in the race.
Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) Technical Delegate Igor Belomestnov spoke about the jury decision for the episode in which Olympic champions Alexander Bolshunov and Sergey Ustyugov participated. Both athletes were not penalized.
It was previously reported that the three-time Olympic champion Anfisa Reztsova. commented Incident between skiers Sergei Ustyugov and Alexander Bolshunov.