Russia (bbabo.net) - Russian biathlete Irina Kazakevich competed in the relay race at the Olympics on the day of her father's funeral.

This was told by the mother of the athlete Olga Kazakevich.

“I am very happy that my beloved daughter became the silver medalist of the Olympics. She dedicated this race to her father, on Wednesday there was his funeral. It was hard for her, but she was able to cope,” Match TV quotes Olga Kazakevich.

On Wednesday, the Russian women's team became the second in the relay, losing only to the Swedish team. Kazakevich competed at the first stage, then Kristina Reztsova, Svetlana Mironova and Uliana Nigmatullina left for the race.

On February 18, Irina Kazakevich will take part in the 12.5 km mass start.

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