Alexander Bolshunov, a three-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing, said that he did not watch skiathlon at the World Championships, and also mentioned that Norway’s Johannes Klebo won a silver medal in the competition. Simen Kruger wins gold in skiathlon. Transmits words “Sport Express”.
“I’m not looking. The day before yesterday was Anya Zherbyateva’s birthday. Journalist Yuri Borodavko called. I’ve heard them ask about skiathlon – but I don’t know what, we are hosting the World Cup ourselves. I think Klebo won. I wake up the next morning – apparently not Klebo! I think it’s okay! This means that he can no longer complete the six gold medal program. Farewell already! And we are not here yet!” Bolshunov said.
On January 25, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that it is considering the possibility of allowing Russian athletes who do not support the conduct of a special operation on Ukrainian territory to participate in international competitions in a neutral status.
The International Ski Federation (FIS) decided to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions until the end of last season in 2022. In October, this decision was extended for the 2022/23 season.
formerly Bolshunov gave an opinionIt has been announced that Russia will be admitted to the 2026 Olympic Games.