The status of the country’s strongest skier was confirmed by the leader of the Russian team Alexander Bolshunov (Arkhangelsk region) on November 23, having won the skating race of the first stage of the Russian Cup in Khakassia at a distance of 15 km.
On the slope of the ski complex in the town of Vershina Teoi, Bolshunov was 6.3 seconds ahead of Artem Maltsev, who came in second. Another representative of the Arkhangelsk region, Savely Korostelev (+19.2 seconds), closed the top three.
Ski race. First stage of the Russian Cup. Toya Peak (Khakassia). 15 km (freestyle, time trial). Men
1. Alexander Bolshunov (Arkhangelsk region) – 32.37.9.
2. Artyom Maltsev (Tyumen region) – +6.3;
3. Savely Korostelev (Arkhangelsk region) – +19.2;
4. Andrey Melnichenko (Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug) – +32.4;
5. Denis Spitsov (Tyumen region) – +40.4.
It should be noted that Bolshunov won the race after an injury, the consequences of which caused some concern in the skier’s coach, Yuri Borodavko, on the eve of the start.
Recall that the starts of the first stage of the Russian Cross-Country Ski Cup will be held from November 23 to 26.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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