Olympic medalists and members of the country’s cross-country skiing team flew to Sakhalin

Organizers of the XXIV Sakhalin ski marathon in memory of I.P. Farkhutdinov met the first eminent participants. Champions and prize-winners of the Olympic Games Denis Spitsov, Alexander Panzhinsky, Yulia Stupak, Anastasia Prokofieva and members of the Russian Winter team arrived in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Immediately after arrival, the athletes were met by young Sakhalin skiers and the mascot of the marathon, Zim Zimych. This was reported in the press service of the regional Ministry of Sports.

“I really want to win a marathon. Now I competed at the Demino marathon and I already have silver. The weather on Sakhalin is unpredictable. The forecast is positive. Everything will depend on the skis,” said Denis Spitsov, Olympic champion in the relay, four-time Olympic medalist, bronze medalist of the Tour de Ski 2021 stage race overall, winner and medalist of the World Cup stages. – We have a tight schedule on Sakhalin. A meeting with the minister is scheduled, we’ll see the route. Overall, I’m very happy to be here.”

The 2022 Olympic champion in the relay, two-time bronze medalist of the Olympic Games in Korea in the sprint and relay, three-time world champion Yuliya Stupak, first of all, expects emotions from the marathon. The athlete is sure that it will be interesting.

“The last starts were a four, so to speak. There is something to work on, where to go. We will try and go to the goal, ”shared Yulia Stupak.

The silver medalist of the 2010 Winter Olympics in the individual sprint Alexander Panzhinsky, as it turned out, is from the Far East and has Sakhalin roots. His mother lived in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the athlete’s relatives live here.

“I invite everyone to a master class that will take place tomorrow, at 13:00, at the LBK Triumph. We will reveal little secrets in preparation, show exercises, answer questions. We are waiting for everyone, ”said Alexander.

The organizers of the Sakhalin Ski Marathon are the Government of the Sakhalin Region, the Ministry of Sports of the Sakhalin Region, the Sports Training Center of the Sakhalin Region, the Winter Sports School, Russialoppet. Additional information can be obtained at website Events.