Gonov would like to play in the “trial” at the Olympic Games: “If they let me, if I win the selection”

russian cyclist Lev Gonov admitted that he would like to compete in the Olympics in the individual road race.

According to the selection rules, the Russians retain the possibility of starting on the highway at the Paris Games, if the International Olympic Committee decides on admission.

– Even if I was (at the Games) in the top 20, it would be an important moment for me. This experience is both professional and emotional. I will do my best for this, and no matter what. First, we have to make a decision about our participation in the Olympic Games. If I win the selection, if they leave me, if they decide that in this case I have to go, I understand that Sasha Vlasov will go earlier … For now, I can think of the Russian championship, and we’ll see after . We just work on ourselves to grow. Last year I raced the Russian Championship and my time would be competitive with what was shown at the World Championship. Of course, you can say that I rode my own track, but the result was still good. Good seconds are emotional support in this situation,” Gonov said in an interview with .