Four-time Olympic champion in biathlon Alexander Tikhonov spoke about the possible transition to this sport of the three-time winner of the Olympic Games (OI) in cross-country skiing Alexander Bolshunov. It is reported by Sport24.
The athlete did not highly appreciate the chances of such a development of events. “I think this is unlikely to ever happen, this is nonsense. Biathlon is a serious discipline, a military-applied sport, heavy. And Sasha, in my opinion, is already in order, and he simply doesn’t need it, ”said Tikhonov.
The biathlete called empty talk about Bolshunov changing the sport. “Maybe then Anya Shcherbakova, our champion, should be transferred to women’s biathlon?” Tikhonov added.
Bolshunov took gold in the skiathlon, relay and marathon at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. He also won silver in the 15 km classic and bronze in the team sprint. In addition, the athlete won three silvers and a bronze at the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang.
Source: Lenta
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