Russian athlete Anton Feoktistov told what he thought of his teammate’s victory Andrei Vdovin in the 400m race at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
Russian runner Vdovin won gold in the final 400m race of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games (T37 category), with a result of 50.27 seconds. Feoktistov took eighth place (52.54).
— What can you say about the final?
— It turned out to be very fast, some athletes set personal records. Personally, I will say: I felt like I started quickly, which was the coach’s attitude. But in the end, I didn’t have enough strength. I don’t know why. Apparently, the training plan needs to be redone, because this is not the first time this has happened to me. I run straight for three hundred meters, but at the last hundred meters I stop. I don’t even know how. Well, the guys are all great. Andrey Vdovin made me happy. I know what his character is, how he can ultimately function. Now he has proven it. He is still lying in the locker room, unable to get out. It is clear that he gave it his all!
— After all, he won the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. How does he manage to be so dominant?
– Experience, and nothing else. The man is already 30 years old, he has already participated in so many international competitions! I am very happy to play on the same piece with him. I embrace this experience. One day, a generational change will inevitably occur. I hope that Andrey will teach me everything, I am on normal terms with him. I will learn from his example!
— What kind of package is Vdovin for your event in Paralympic sports?
— There is Wayne Gretzky in hockey, there is Michael Jordan in basketball, there is Leo Messi in football. For our country, Andrei Vdovin is a hero and an idol for many who follow Paralympic sports. “He is a real legend,” Feoktistov told .
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