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Semikov considers Bolshunov one of the strongest skiers in the world

SYKTYVKAR, January 15 – RIA Novosti, Pavel Levkovich. Skier Ilya Semikov told reporters that three-time Olympic champion Alexander Bolshunov outstripped all his competitors in cross-country skiing.

Bolshunov became the winner of the skiathlon by overcoming the 30 km distance in 1 hour 13 minutes 31.1 seconds in the sixth stage of the Russian Cup held in Syktyvkar. Second place was taken by Semikov (lag – 27.7 seconds). Aleksey Chervotkin (+28.5) is in third place.

“The weather was tough today: there was fresh snow. But everything went well, I’m happy with the race. For me, freestyle is always harder than the classics, so I had to endure in the second part. I wanted to win a medal in my hometown, please the fans and make myself look good. because the first two races did not go well. As for the rivalry with Bolshunov, he is still in a different league, it is difficult for us to run with him. Maybe we can compete with him in some disciplines. He is one of the strongest skiers in the world “, said Semikov.

Source: Ria

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