President of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) Elena Vyalbe, in a conversation with , expressed confidence that the three-time Olympic champion Alexander Bolshunov if he returns to the international scene, he will be the best skier in the world.
Bolshunov won 15 consecutive races at the Russian Cup stages this season, without losing once.
— I think that if we played now on the international stage, Bolshunov would be the best skier not only in Russia, but also in the world. I am absolutely convinced of it.
– Even better than Klebo?
“100%,” Vyalbe told .
Bolshunov, 27, is a three-time Olympic champion (2022), world skiathlon champion (2021), two-time World Cup winner (2019/20, 2020/21), two-time winner of the Tour de Ski ski race of several days (2019/20 and 2021).
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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