First Vice-President of the All-Russian Athletics Federation (VFLA) Irina Privalova commented on the results of the Russian Cup, noting the great potential of young athletes.
The tournament took place from July 14 to 16 in Zhukovsky.
– First of all, the progression in the sprint attracts attention. After a long period of decline, a stabilization occurred, then the upward movement began. For the first time in many years, women’s 200 meters winner Vera Filatova missed 23 seconds. Kristina Makarenko took off: on July 8 in Bryansk she set a personal best in 100 meters – 11.15, and now she has repeated this result. Yes, and the guys did not seem to be the strongest formation of the participants showed good seconds in the “hundred”.
– What results would you notice in Zhukovsky, in addition to the sprint?
– Of course, high jumper Danil Lysenko deserves praise, who again, as in Brest, repeated the best result of the season in the world – 2.33, as well as pole vaulter Timur Morgunov, who, after taking a height of 5.82, has fulfilled the Olympic standard. And this despite the fact that they had to compete in cold and windy weather.
These athletes are 26 years old, so there are still 5-6 years of performance at the highest level ahead of them. There will be international departures – so much the better! No, it’s not the tragedy of a lifetime. Athletes have the opportunity to realize themselves in the country. Today’s national team, which consists mainly of young athletes, I see great potential. In the next four years, it can show good results, – said Privalova, whose words are quoted by the information service of the ROC.
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Source : MatchTV
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