Russian cyclist Alena Ivanchenko understands how different the balance of power and atmosphere will be at the Olympics compared to professional racing.
The International Olympic Committee had previously confirmed Ivanchenko’s participation in the Paris Olympics.
— What is your most memorable start in your career, if you don’t race professionally?
— European Youth Olympic Festival in Baku. In the individual start there was silver, in the mass start there was bronze. These were the first significant steps in cycling. There were a few medals on the junior track, then gold at the world road championship.
At the European Olympic Festival I felt a different level of competition, I saw a different riding style, I saw how other teams train, what competitors from other countries look like.
— You go to the Olympics, but other more experienced riders will be among the favorites. Women’s cycling is generally about experience.
– Of course, I understand that. There everyone will have a different lineup, different emotions and a different atmosphere. So far I have only gold in juniors, “Ivanchenko told .
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