Olympic medalist in speed skating Olga Fatkoulina She told that she was generally happy with the result she achieved at her first Russian Championship after a career break.
Fatkulina, 33, won bronze in the team sprint at the Russian Championships in Irkutsk. This is her first medal at the Russian Championship after a career break due to the birth of her daughter.
— Overall, I’m satisfied, I did a good job. Good game! I finished fifth in 500m, it seems to me that’s not bad in such a situation. Just considering the time spent on preparation, this is a good result.
— My daughter received a medal on the podium. How is she? Are you comfortable at the Irkutsk ice rink?
— She is an open and sweet girl. I teach you to smile and give high fives so you don’t get sad. The air here is good, it makes her vibrate, it makes her move.
— Do you hope to bring more to the Spartakiad?
– I’ll try. Olivia grows up and manages to devote more time to training. I understand that it will be difficult to enter among the winners, but I will do my best. It is especially important for me to get to the starting line, to motivate young people, speed skating should be popularized in Chelyabinsk, I am in favor of this, ”Fatkulina told .
Source : MatchTV
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