Biathlete Vasily Tomshin told that for him health is more important than points in the Russian Cup standings, so he will make the decision to go to the starting line on Wednesday, an hour before the start of the competition.
On Wednesday, the women’s and men’s sprints will take place in Tyumen as part of the third stage of the Alfa-Bank Russian Cup. The races were postponed from December 9 to December 6 due to severe frosts. The decision to organize the competition will be made on the day of departure.
— To avoid freezing, I will put the warmest mittens and blankets on my boots. It is clear that I will wear two sets of thermal underwear, as well as thermal shorts with a windbreaker (laughs).
— Does this amount of clothing greatly hinder movement at a distance? Or does it help, on the contrary, because you’re not so cold?
– Of course, first of all, it helps. It’s better not to freeze. In weather this cold, you don’t have to choose. Health comes first.
— What is the temperature limit at which you will not show up at the starting line?
— It is best to watch everything while filming, as much will depend on the humidity. Let’s understand how difficult it is to breathe. If there is a critical temperature, for example below 23 degrees, we will review the situation. The most problematic thing in such cold weather is breathing.
— What is more important: points at the Russian Cup or health?
“Cheers,” Tomshin told .
Watch the live broadcast of the women’s sprint as part of the stage of the Alfa-Bank Russian Cup on Wednesday on the channel from 8:35 (Moscow time), the men’s sprint from 10:30 (Moscow time) ).
Source : MatchTV
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