Alexander Zhukov, former head of the Russian Olympic Committee
“They performed brilliantly. Yakimushkin did a great job, everything performed perfectly. But Bolshunov is already considered the king of skiing. The main character of the Olympics is, of course, Bolshunov. Three-time Olympic champion. I think he deserved to be the standard bearer,” Zhukov told RBC Sport.
The Russians won two medals in figure skating. The main thing at the Olympics Olympics 2022 Nikolai Zimyatov, four-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing
“End of the Olympics. Everyone was waiting for this race. It's like I was there emotionally. When Klebo came down, everything was clear. Sasha is in good shape, he was preparing specifically for this race. There is no official title of king of skis. Foreigners do not follow this. I crown him like a king! And then let the people decide. The crown is ready. Very beautiful, gold! But this does not mean that the old king is in the grave. He's just old and sick, but this one is young and normal. I hope that we will not wait 42 years for the next king, ”Zimyatov told the Championship.
Yuri Borodavko, coach of the Russian national cross-country skiing team
“There were concerns as the start was shortened from 50km to 28.4km, giving the Norwegian skiers an advantage, in particular Johannes Klebo. These expectations were not met. Alexander in his fine style won this race, it was just a great start, he became a three-time Olympic champion, received the unofficial title of “king of skis”. I am pleased with the victory of Alexander, his achievement. Considering what he had to go through this year, the greatest achievement,” Borodavko told TASS.
Norway wins Beijing Olympics medal standings ahead of schedule 2022 Olympics Petter Nortug, two-time Olympic skiing champion, 13-time world champion
“All honor to the world to Bolshunov - he makes the gap a fantastic maneuver. And then Yakimushkin accelerates, he has very good skis. Today there will be a sea of vodka in the hotel of Russians. Bolshunov is so strong. When we know how good Kruger is, and Bolshunov leaves him so easily! Awesome race. King of skis - as they say in Russia, when you win a skiathlon and 30 km. Congratulations to Bolshunov - the king of the Olympics, he is magnificent. Let's bow. Bronze to Krueger - he tried. Congratulations to Simeon with bronze. Congratulations to Vyalba and Russia on the team victory. Once again, we congratulate Bolshunov on the excellent Olympics, for which he has been preparing for a long time, ”Sports.ru quotes Nortuga with reference to the TV2 channel.
Anfisa Reztsova, Olympic champion in cross-country skiing
“Sasha Bolshunov is a monster! There have never been such skiers in our history. And let it be 30, not 50. Let it be! This did not help these Norwegians, no matter how they tried to interrupt our hegemony. All the same, Sasha is the best for the ages. The real king of skiing, I am very happy for him, ”Reztsova told Sport24.
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia
“Dear Alexander Alexandrovich! From the bottom of my heart I congratulate you on another victory. You performed triumphantly in Beijing, won three Olympic gold medals in the conditions of the strongest competition. Excellent preparation, character and will, accurate calculation of strength helped you to become the undisputed leader in cross-country skiing at the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, to make a truly outstanding personal contribution to the "treasury" of our team. I wish you new successes and all the best,” Putin’s official website quoted Putin as saying.
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