Four-time Olympic biathlon champion Alexander Tikhonov, in an interview with a correspondent, said that after the first stage he had no doubts about the victory of skiers in the relay at the Beijing Olympics.
“A lump in my throat rolled up with joy - 42 years have passed since the last victory of our skiers in Sapporo! It is unfortunate that during this period of time we were unable to do anything. But Vyalbe was able to create a team, rallied everyone, and here is the result! Just heroes! Such a joy that is simply indescribable!
There was no doubt that we would hold the first place after the first stage. Not an ounce could reduce the backlog of our rivals. Most importantly, many doubted Ustyugov, but he is a handsome man, he gave such a fight to Klebo! Soon Sergey will think about ending his professional career, and it will be much easier to leave with a gold medal. God grant him sports longevity!
The fact that the Norwegians fail at this Olympics is a sensation not only for me, but for everyone in principle. Everyone thought that Klebo, having started at the fourth stage of today's race, would get Ustyugov, but from the second or third kilometer it became clear that he could not catch up with Sergey. Serega is well done, today he is a hero, ”said Tikhonov.
Earlier, Alexander Legkov said that after today's relay, no one will question the fact that Russian skiers are the best in the world.
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