Russian biathlete Mikhail Pervoushin ended his career and decided to concentrate on his studies, Alexey Nuzhdov, head of the Moscow Region Biathlon Federation, told .
In April, 24-year-old Pervushin informed the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) about the end of his sports career, but in May he decided to resume it. According to anti-doping rules, six months must elapse between the submission of a request to resume a career and the first authorized departure. Thus, the biathlete could compete from November 14.
— Mikhail left his job more than two months ago. “He decided to end his sports career and concentrate on his studies,” Nuzhdov told .
Pervushin is a three-time junior world champion and also won first place at the Russian Summer Biathlon Championships.
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