Olympic high jump champion Maria Lasitskene on the air of “” she shared her emotions from the victory at the All-Russian Spartakiad of the strongest and talked about her plans for the near future.
On Saturday, August 27, Lasitskene won the Spartakiad in athletics competitions, which are held in Chelyabinsk. The athlete took a height of 2.01 m, which was his best result of the season. In the future, Lasitskene tried three times to overcome the bar at a height of 2.03 m, but was unsuccessful.
“Of course, when the bar is already at such heights (over 2.01m), the emotions overflow,” Lasitskene said on . – I want to show everything you are capable of, and the fans pushed all the athletes forward, including me. I am very grateful to Chelyabinsk for such a welcome, sincere emotions were shared with us, and this carried us forward.
– What result were you aiming for at the Spartakiad and did it work?
– I didn’t set any goals. I went into the warm-up thinking, “Masha, you’re nobody. Do your thing, make the adjustments. Come what may”. When I came and saw so many fans, it made me warm up even harder and happier. The girls jumped really well. I had no goals, but when you’re already alone and approaching such heights, of course you put your best result of the season to improve and show what you are capable of. I did it, so overall I am happy with the result.
– How much did you manage to recharge with pleasant emotions from the fans after the end of the competition? After all, there is definitely a lack of international competitions.
– Of course, there is a shortage, but I felt like I was competing in Europe and around the world. There was such a good noise, such energy at the stadium… Everyone did their best. I was barely taken from the arms of the fans. A lot of people stayed, I’m very grateful to Chelyabinsk. They applauded us so wholeheartedly and sincerely. I hope this will continue, and that the athletes will improve their results and please.
– Is it difficult to set goals when all the possible peaks, with the exception of the world record, have already been conquered?
There is always something to look for and room to grow. So far I don’t want to stop, that’s the motivation. I can go on, I want to, and I have the strength and the emotions for it. The training is already planned for the upcoming next season. So now you need to rest, let go of the situation for a bit, then come back with renewed vigor, please the fans and break some records. There’s always something to do.
Second place was taken by Tatyana Ermachenkova with a result of 1.91 m, third place was taken by Natalya Spiridonova, who overcame the bar at a height of 1.88 m.
Source : MatchTV
