2015 Biathlon World Champion Ekaterina Yurlova-Perkht said his psychological preparation for the competition is similar to the preparation of the five-time Norwegian Olympic champion Johannes Be .
On Saturday, Yurlova-Perkht finished sixth in the pursuit race at the Commonwealth Cup final in Tyumen with no misses across four shooting ranges. For the 38-year-old biathlete, this is the second race after a long break in her career.
“I’m very glad it worked out that way at the turn. I was ready for the wind as I trained for a long time in strong wind conditions. Therefore, I was more concerned about not making mistakes during the calm. Today the race was determined by shooting. I saw very well that on the ski racing side, unfortunately, I lose a lot against the girls and I can’t compete. But I rested heavily on the last lap, because I understood that I was fighting to get into the top six, for the flowers.
Do you plan to run tomorrow?
– I can’t say anything yet, we will decide with a personal trainer.
– Ira Kazakevich said that you came here as if on vacation. What about your feelings?
– Yes, I really have a feeling of celebration. It’s very good that there are a lot of fans in the stands. Many people write to me on social networks that they are happy to see me from a distance. For me, it is indeed an event, a great sporting event.
– According to you, what is the secret of Johannes Be?
– After the World Cup, he gave a long interview in which he spoke a bit about his preparation and the approach he has been using for the past two years. My preparation is somewhat similar to Johannes’ preparation in the mental plane. Of course, I’m not talking about physical conditions and opportunities. I mean psychological preparation for competitions. That is to say, approach each departure as if it were a vacation, be completely confident in yourself.
– How do you motivate yourself to go to competitions now?
– The result does not put pressure on me, I do not go to training under duress. I have a desire, in addition, not only to train, but also to share my experience with young athletes, ”reports the correspondent of in the words of Yurlova-Perkht.
Later on Saturday, catch the live broadcast of the men’s pursuit on , Match! Arena”, as well as on the matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru websites. The show starts at 12:15 p.m. Moscow time. On Sunday March 12, the women’s mass start will take place. Watch the live broadcast from 08:35 (Moscow time) on the channel, as well as on the matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru sites.
Source : MatchTV
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