Three-time Olympic champion and two-time world champion Russian skier Yulia Chepalova shared that her daughter Vaselina Rocheva participated in the 10 km ski mass start within the scope of Student Spartakiad, and during this time a huge collapse occurred, resulting in the death of many people. The skiers were seriously injured and taken to the hospital. His words lead the way “Match TV”.
“My daughter was lucky to be in the middle of the peloton rather than at the beginning. As he approached the hill there was a small gap. But do you know what you told me? “Mom, I was so scared to go because there was blood everywhere.” If I saw this, I would be shaking for days,” Chepalova said.
The race took place in difficult weather conditions. The mass start took place on March 8 in the village of Estosadok (Krasnodar Territory).
In the spring of 2022, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) decided to suspend Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions until the end of the season. This decision was later extended. Russians compete only in local tournaments.
Coach of previously stranded skiers said About the reasons for winning the Spartakiad.