Anfisa Reztsova described the conflict between skiers Bolshunov and Ustyugov with the phrase “like little children”
Three-time Olympic champion Anfisa Reztsova spoke about the collision of skiers Alexander Bolshunov and Sergey Ustyugov during the race at the fifth stage of the Russian Cup in Krasnogorsk near Moscow. Her words leads “Championship”.
The athlete described the skiers’ conflict with the phrase “like small children.” In her opinion, both are to blame for this situation. Reztsova stressed that athletes should not behave like this in front of fans.
The clash between Bolshunov and Ustyugov took place in the semi-final freestyle sprint race. Bolshunov and Ustyugov, being in the leading positions, hit each other on the descent. Both athletes fell and failed to reach the final of the race. As a result of the fall, Bolshunov smashed his face.
After the incident, the athlete said that Ustyugov specially cut him with skis, because of which he fell. At the same time, Ustyugov stressed that he did not do anything intentionally. The jury of the Russian Ski Racing Federation stated that the athletes were not to blame for the fall, and therefore should not be punished.
Source: Lenta
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