Russia (bbabo.net), - Russian short track skater Semyon Yelistratov, who won a bronze medal in the 1500m at the Beijing Olympics, turned to his rivals, South Korean winner Tae Hong Hwan and Canadian Steven Dubois./ i
- I would like to thank my rivals, because thanks to each other we grow, improve, develop our sport. Guys, you are the best. Some of us are first, some are second and third. But it does not matter. I am glad to be among you, - said Yelistratov at a press conference. - For me, this is the fourth Olympics. And I'm back on the podium. I want to thank everyone who is rooting for me, my country and the IOC - for the fact that in 2022 the Olympic Games did take place. If they were postponed for a year, I don’t know if I would be here.
Yelistratov also told what motivates him.
- The main motivation in sports is a little boy who trains in Ufa. This is me in childhood, - said Semyon. Nobody ever forced me. It was my choice and I am responsible for my actions and results. I am glad to be on the podium among the strongest athletes in the world. I am glad that once again I was able to realize my childhood dream.
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