Winner of the Giro d’Italia Denis Menshov commenting on the Russian cyclist’s refusal Alexandra Vlasova of his participation in the Paris Olympic Games, said, that each athlete makes a decision based on his personal situation.
On Thursday, Vlasov told that he had refused to participate in the Olympics. The 28-year-old cyclist was on the list of Russian athletes who received neutral status to participate in the Games.
– I don’t have any particular attitude. Everyone makes a decision based on their personal situation. Sasha is a professional runner, he made such a choice in this situation. I would treat any choice with respect,” Menshov told .
Vlasov will compete in the Tour de France and Vuelta this summer as part of the BORA-Hansgrohe team.
The Paris Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11.
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