Coach of the Russian national team Yuri Borodavko commented on the victory on Alexandra Bolshunova in skiathlon at the stage of the Alfa-Bank Russian Cup in Kazan, calling the Russian the world leader in cross-country skiing.
Bolshunov completed the 10 km classic and 10 km freestyle in 47 minutes 48.1 seconds. Savely Korostelev finished second (3.3 seconds behind), Artem Maltsev third (+4.1).
— The tactics were not discussed in advance with Bolshunov. Alexandre always chooses the delicate moment to leave. Nobody expects that. These are the rivals who stand before and behind him. He gains momentum, makes a hole and maintains this speed. Bolshunov is the leader not only in Russian but also world ski racing. His speed is a benchmark for others. Everyone is trying to maintain this speed, at least to go out and impose the competition. It is difficult to criticize him today. We need the Bolshunov we saw in 2022, capable of handling higher speeds.
— How did Artem Maltsev experience the race?
“He complained before the race that there weren’t ideal conditions. “I advised him to fight for money once and for all,” Borodavko said on .
For Bolshunov, this victory was the 15th in a row at the stages of the Russian Cup, he has never lost this season.
The next stage of the Russian Cup will take place in Tyumen in early February.
Source : MatchTV
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