Russia (bbabo.net), - Governor of the Kamchatka Territory Vladimir Solodov congratulated the Russian national cross-country skiing team on receiving the gold medal at the Olympics. This victory is especially valuable for the region, because among the skiers was a local athlete from the city of Elizovo Veronika Stepanova.
- I sincerely congratulate everyone on the Olympic gold! The gold medal in the cross-country skiing relay is sent to Russia. The whole of Kamchatka worried, cheered, watched this dramatic race. The performance of our Kamchatka star, Veronika Stepanova, was the decisive turn in the race, which determined our victory. Veronica won back from five seconds to eighteen seconds of advantage. Not only convincing, but also a beautiful final, in which the whole country and, of course, the whole of Kamchatka rejoiced and was proud of our victory. My congratulations to all members of the national team, athletes-winners, parents, coaching staff. I am sure that today's gold will become an inspiration for all athletes in Kamchatka and in Russia! Hooray! Victory is ours! - said Vladimir Solodov.
The Minister of Sports of the Territory Konstantin Khmelevsky also noted the achievements of the Elizovan woman.
- On the final section of the track, Veronika took the initiative in her own hands, increasing the gap from her rivals, and only brought the team closer to victory. Victory! Olympic gold medal for the Russian team. Congratulations! All Kamchatka was sick and believed! Khmelevsky emphasized.
Recall that on February 12, the women's relay race 4x5 kilometers in cross-country skiing took place. At the final stage, Veronika Stepanova entered the fight and brought victory to the team. Skiers won the third gold for Russia at the Beijing Olympics.
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