Olympic medalist in figure skating Alexandra Trousova she is able to prove herself in kayaking and canoeing competitions, she is an athlete with character, the president of the All-Russian Kayaking and Canoeing Federation (VFGBK) Evgeny Arkhipov told .
Earlier, Ageev Brothers Cup organizers and Olympic champions Yuri Postrigai and Alexander Dyachenko in kayaking and canoeing (AAACUP) told that they intended to invite Trusova to take part in the tournament. Also invited are three-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Alexander Bolshunov, Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics Nikita Nagorny.
– How do you assess Trusova’s possible debut in rowing?
– Alexandra Trusova is a girl of character. I’m sure she should be able to row. Not all at once, of course, but in a crew boat it’s quite possible. Why not? Arkhipov told .
Earlier, Postrigai told that the Ageev Brothers Cup stellar race will be between four-man kayaks. Each crew will consist of two professional rowers and two athletes from other disciplines.
Source : MatchTV
