Freestyler Anastasia Tatalina became the silver medalist in the big air race of the World Extreme Games (X Games) held in Aspen, USA.
The athlete competed under the Russian flag. Tess Ledet from France came first. American Rell Harwood closed the top three.
In April 2022, the athlete’s mother spoke about the inappropriate behavior of the Russian national team coach Nikita Vasiliev. According to her, he told his daughter rude jokes and made sincere proposals. Then the athlete appealed to the Minister of Sports Oleg Matytsin and requested a dialogue with him to understand the conflict situation between the athlete and the Russian Freestyle Federation. Then he took over the freestyler’s cause is under personal control.
In June, Vasiliev left his post as national team coach.
“Is this decision connected to the Tatalina case? There were many different factors, but that doesn’t really matter anymore; “Decisions have been made and I see no point in dwelling on this issue.” stated HE.
Former Sochi 2014 champion Vic Wild called to get involved It is the responsibility of the freestyle federation officials.