Down-the-line.com / Athletics. Russian athlete Maria Lasitskene said she is currently not considering changing her nationality. The three-time world champion was unable to make it to the World Championships in the United States due to the suspension of the Russians in connection with the Ukrainian events.

“I don’t think about changing my sporting citizenship. I’m too old for that. I don’t want to change it and that’s it.

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Will I advise young athletes to change nationality? I can give advice to think about your life, decide for yourself, decide without pressure. Everyone has a life, everyone should be fulfilled and happy. This is a very serious question. Everyone has to decide for themselves,” Lasickienė told reporters.