President of Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) Elena Vyalbe commented on the episode that took place between Alexander Bolshunov and Sergei Ustyugov as part of the free sprint in the semi-finals of the Russian Cup stage, noting that both athletes were to blame.
On Tuesday, December 27, skiers collided on the descent during the semi-final of the free sprint. According to the three-time Olympic champion, as a result of the fall, he temporarily lost consciousness. The incident did not allow the two skiers to break through in the final race. Both skiers missed the 15km time trial on Wednesday.
– I was very worried about the incident with Bolshunov. Someone wrote that he passed out. What happened there?
“There was probably some sort of momentary blackout,” Komsomolskaya Pravda quoted Vyalbe as saying. – But in general, I do not comment on anything, so as not to inflate the problem further.
– In general, it’s true. All the guys are also our gold reserve. Better let them take Klebo down.
No, you don’t have to hit anyone.
– Elena Valerievna, has anyone ever cut you?
– Sure. It happens.
– Meaning it’s like a usual situation in contact racing?
– Sure. We have analyzed this situation at length. It is clear that, say, both are to blame. Because Sasha drove too close to Sergei, and Sergei, of course, had to somehow maintain speed, push with his feet. Therefore, a mutual remark, so to speak, to them.
– Usually in the heat of the moment. Everyone wanted to be first.
– Yes, and that’s fine.
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Source : MatchTV
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