“Shubenkov is the strongest hurdler of the last decade” – Olympic champion Robles

Olympic champion in the 110m hurdles Dayron Robles appointed Sergei Shubenkov the strongest hurdler of the last decade.

Robles is the guest of Athletics Week, which takes place in Moscow from June 5-10.

The Cuban won the 2008 Olympics in the 110m hurdles. He also has silver and gold at the world indoor championships at a distance of 60 meters with barriers.

— A very difficult situation for Sergei. We met him yesterday in Nikolskaya and talked about this situation. He is very motivated. Of course, Shubenkov is the best hurdler of the last decade. I wish him all the best, and may he continue his career, – the correspondent reports Robles’s words.

In March, by decision of the World Athletics Council, the status of the All-Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF) was restored, but the Russians’ suspension remains in effect due to the situation in Ukraine.

Athletics Week takes place in Moscow from June 5-10. As part of it, show races with the participation of sports and media stars, a day of high jumps, a day of long and triple jumps, a day of sprints and the memorial of the Znamensky brothers are planned.