Olympic champion Veronika Stepanova (Arkhangelsk region) won a confident victory in the ski skating race at the first stage of the Russian Cup in Khakassia on November 23, setting the best time over a distance of 10 km.
It is noteworthy that the entire podium at the end of the race went to representatives of the Arkhangelsk region.
Another skier representing the region, 17-year-old Alina Pekletsova, who won a silver medal, lost just over 30 seconds to the race winner. María Istomina won the bronze.
Ski race. First stage of the Russian Cup. Toya Peak (Khakassia). 10 km (freestyle, time trial). Women
1. Veronika Stepanova (Arkhangelsk region) – 24:25.9;
2. Alina Pekletsova (Arkhangelsk region) – +0:30.2;
3. Maria Istomina (Arkhangelsk region) – +0:54.8;
4. Ekaterina Nikitina (Republic of Mordovia) – +0:55.2;
5. Evgenia Krupitskaya (St. Petersburg) – +1:04.4;
6. Anastasia Kuleshova (Nizhny Novgorod region) – +1:05.5.
Recall that from November 23 to 26, the start of the first stage of the Russian Cup of cross-country skiing will take place on the slopes of the ski complex in the village of Vershina Tei (Khakassia).
Source: Rossa Primavera
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