Three-time Olympic champion Alexander Bolshunov in his current physical form he would be the world leader in cross-country skiing, the two-time Olympic champion told Dmitry Vasilyev .
Bolshunov won the skiathlon of the Alfa-Bank Russian Cup stage in Kazan on Sunday. For the Russian skier, this victory was the 15th in a row at the stages of the Russian Cup, he has never lost this season.
— Bolshunov won the 15th consecutive race today, how can you not lose motivation in such conditions?
— It all depends on the goal you set for yourself, what you expect. This year there will be a Spartakiad, then the BRICS Games, a new format. Russia is always the best in hosting competitions of the most varied and highest international levels.
— In this form, would Bolshunov be the leader of the World Cup?
– Of course I would. In general, in many sports, not only skiing and biathlon, we have many leaders who could clearly compete with world rankings,” Vasiliev told .
Russian skiers have been suspended from participating in international competitions since February 2022 due to the situation in Ukraine.
Source : MatchTV
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