Alexander Bolshunov became third in the main race of the Russian Championship

Today, March 26, in Tyumen, the medals of the men’s 50 km marathon were played at the Russian Ski Championship. Gold was won by Olympic champion Sergei Ustyugov (KhMAO – Yugra). Silver medalist – Olympic champion Alexei Chervotkin (Moscow). Bronze medal – three-time Olympic champion, representing the Arkhangelsk region, Alexander Bolshunov.

“The intense struggle that Sergei Ustyugov, Alexei Chervotkin and Alexander Bolshunov waged today at the marathon is worthy of both the World Cup and the Olympic Games! – said the Minister of sports of the Arkhangelsk region Alexei Aksenov. – This race is the clearest confirmation that the removal of Russian skiers from international competitions causes irreparable damage, first of all, to world skiing. We really hope that at the upcoming meeting of the IOC Executive Committee a decision will be made to recommend to the international federations to allow the Russians to participate in world competitions.”