Olympic cross-country skiing champion Natalya Nepryaeva right now it’s a reference for everyone, all skiers want to beat it, said the Olympic champion Veronika Stepanova .
On Friday, Nepryaeva won the individual 10km freestyle race at the sixth stage of the Russian Cup in Syktyvkar. Nepryaeva clocked 25 minutes 28.9 seconds. The second was Veronika Stepanova (delay – 25.3 seconds), bronze went to Anastasia Prokofieva (+27.0).
– What is the overall task for this step?
— Show your level, enter at least in the top 3.
– It seemed that at the finish line you were very tired.
“So it’s actually, today is not an easy situation. The girls have already woken up in the middle of the season, and it’s already not so easy to win.
– You have a big lead over Natalia.
– Natalia started running away from the very beginning. Unfortunately, today I couldn’t maintain this pace, but tomorrow there will be a contact race. We will play tomorrow.
“So, are you ready to kill?”
– Of course, the desire for competition is going nowhere. It just flares up more and more with each start. Came here for the first time in four years. I’m glad to be here again, thank you very much everyone.
‘You said difficult conditions today. What is difficult ?
— The snow is like that, it slides. You have to get used to it.
– A few days ago there were frosts of 35 degrees. What were you preparing for when you came here?
“I prepared for everything, but not for this cold. Fortunately, he retired, I brought warmth.
– Women’s skis are now kept mainly on the competition between you and Nepryaeva. And when one of you leaves, something is immediately missing. Isn’t it a shame you’re only competing now?
– This is the missing element, but you know, Natalya is now a guide for everyone, she is a leader. Everyone wants to beat her when they start. Of course, already at the very beginning of the season, I want to see very young athletes, like, for example, Savely Korostelev who can compete with experienced adult athletes. Everything continues. I advise you not to be discouraged because the results do not come immediately, not so quickly. All of this will come with time. Practice, don’t give up, believe in yourself.
– We can say that in your group you are a reference for many. There are girls who are progressing, for example, Nastya Faleeva shows excellent results.
– Of course, Anastasia takes her place. You can count on him not only in the classic sprint, but also in the classic race. Tomorrow she will prove herself, I think,” Stepanova told reporters.
On Sunday, skiathlon races will be held in Syktyvkar.
Source : MatchTV
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