Athletistic/ Others. Russian athlete Maria Lasitskene spoke about her attitude towards sanctions against Russian athletes.

“Now is not the time to talk about grievances. Over a long period I have been punished more than once for being born in Russia. I understand what is happening now and I just have to stay in shape and be ready. It’s very difficult before I didn’t have the same condition as now. Nevertheless, I will fight until the end, ”said the athlete.

Maria Lasitskene won Olympic gold in Tokyo. Maria is also a five-time Diamond League champion and the only three-time high jump world champion.