Today Zelenodolsk skier Andrey Larkov has won the silver medal of the winter Olympics in men's team of Russia in relay race 4x10 km. Medal Zelenodolsk skier became the third Olympic medal of the representatives of the Republic of Tatarstan.
THE FIRST PULL
Today's start on a plot is very similar to yesterday's ski relay of women. The loss in strength due to which we are unable to count on Vylegzhanin and passenger cars, Immortal, and Ustyugov. And the youth composition, when the average age of the Russians was 23 years (the Norwegian – 26, the Swedes – 27, and the Finns – at all 29). And the problem with extremely reduced delegation of coaches and technicians, whose names are Dmitry Guberniev like a mantra repeats in each of their stories. We went from five to six technicians and oilers, although they are usually 10 — 15 people, and at the world Championships and 20 — 25. Professionals even thought that our athletes had to run their own skis-just because there is no one else.
However, as told" BUSINESS Online " head coach of the ski team of the Volga region Academy of sports Leonid Savosin, Andrei Larkov from Zelenodolsk whole life took place in overcoming difficulties. "I began to attract him to the Junior national team of the Republic, which then headed, about ten years ago, – recalled Savosin. – Andrew then studied in the tenth class, the times were difficult. There were not enough funds for carrying out full-fledged collecting for our youth. We were helped by many, as they say, every little helps".
According to the coach, while Larikova support was provided by the Minister of sports of Tatarstan Marat Bariev, who himself was a skier, the city sports Committee of the Zelenodolsk and Nizhnekamsk sports club "Neftekhimik", which "delegated to the team the strongest girls." "We would now have the conditions that have the current skiers of the national team of Tatarstan thanks to the leadership of the Federation of skiing, – continued Savosin. –Then I invited Andrei to study at the Volga region Academy of sports, the leadership of which has always met the requests of its students-athletes. While studying here, and Andrew made his first breakthrough when he won three gold medals of the winter Universiade 2015, forcing to speak about itself in full voice."
COMPETITION WITH ASTHMATICS
At the Olympics in Pyeongchang, Russia was more than ever strong rivals. The main forces of the Norwegians Simen Kruger and Johannes Clabo was laid up for the last stages, the bookies have also mentioned the Swedes and the Austrians. Praised Swedes, two-time and at that time the current Champions in the men's ski relay, most of the distance, even in the lenses of the cameras are not always hit. And operators in Korea are quite affordable, tried to take in all the scenes, but the Swedes lost too much, from the very first stage, they race not specified.
The leader of the Kazakh national team Alexey Poltoranin showed a crazy pace at the first mark. Stalls tried to hold on to him. The Norwegians Andrew brought 20 seconds, finishing with a Victory level. In addition to Kazakhstan, the Italians and the French – not the strongest ski powers-ran briskly ahead. But they were fighting for "silver" since Alexander Bolshunov has not left any chances to the opponents. At the peak of its capabilities Alexander brought catching up to 50 seconds (!) and passed the baton with 25 seconds of handicap.
At the Olympics in Pyeongchang, Russia had more than ever strong rivals
But then, however, began the most terrible. On the third stage against world stars – Kruger and Maurice Manifik (France), released Alexey Chervotkin. No, he's a good athlete, but three days ago was lying with the fever. As a result Chervotkin brought -16. and Spychowo needed at least for "silver" to create a miracle. After all, the second were the French and did not want to give up. And Spicav like a week ago in the skiathlon, has decided to fight to the end, every 100 metres to reduce the gap. Three kilometers before the finish he took the Frenchman, and then, it seemed, and Clabo sensation this season, the Norwegian Prodigy.
Fought Clabo by Speculum two kilometers until Johannes showed his famous sprint. Say what you want, but to develop a cruising speed of nine kilometers of challenging trails "Alpensia" without any special preparations impossible. Not so long ago there was a strange medal standings Olympics, where a separate line are asthmatics. So, if they are excluded from view, Russia is now the first in skiing. The first among the mortals, and Meldonium it can not be accepted.
"SKIING FOR TATARSTAN IS ONE OF THE BASIC SPORTS»
Skiing in Tatarstan is supervised by Ilshat Fardiev, General Director of JSC "Network company". Hard to imagine what emotions he's experiencing now, as for the Republic this is the second medal in skiing for two days – Anna Nechayev yesterday won a bronze medal in the women's relay.
"Congratulations Andrew Larikov, the national team of Russia and the whole of Tatarstan with a silver medal at the Olympic games! - said "BUSINESS Online" Fardiev. - The most difficult and responsible first classical stage Andrey ran in one legs with the strongest classic of the world Alexey Poltaranin and passed the baton to the second stage without lag! Bolshunov, Chervotkin and Spicav, Junior, which today is 21-22 years old, kept the lead, behind only the national team of Norway. Especially the city of Zelenodolsk, whose native is Andrew, is exulting today. Over the last two days of Tatarstan were rich in the two honored masters of sport: Anna Nechaev and Andrei Larkov will long serve as a standard of strength of will and endurance, character, and skill that will lead a generation of young skiers".
The Minister of youth Affairs and sport of RT Vladimir Leonov praised Larikova even after not very successful race the skiathlon and independents, and after the medals, which became third in this competition (we will remind, before "the silver" in the team tournament skaters Evgenia Tarasova took yesterday a bronze medal in the ski relay of Anna Nechaev) and is not immediately found words of admiration.
– This is our athlete, our pride, – Leonov noted in interview to our edition. - "Silver" is akin to "gold", you know, it is difficult to compete with the Norwegian. Historical event-as a part of the main team of the country our Zelenodolsk athlete, our pupil. Skiing we are developing athletes it is only the tip of the iceberg. Nechaevskiy, Stalls – their success is our common victory, trainers, technicians. We have such good conditions, young stars, new tracks. Skiing is now one of the basic sports for Tatarstan. We do not stop there, we work on the infrastructure naturally. All the prerequisites exist for the development of skiing: the sports Academy, ERM, the base of "Zay". Native Larikova Zelenodolsk excellent base. So far it is the best Olympiad for Tatarstan in history, despite all the difficulties.
 "ANDREY DOES NOT LIKE TO TALK MUCH ABOUT MYSELF»
Head of Zelenodolsk region Alexander Tygin before the start of the Games promised to support skiing and update the track: "I Want the lighting to be installed snowmobiles to buy a new one. The track "lighthouse" – a favorite place of rest of the Zelenodolsk and we're watching him, it is not only professional, but also mass sports, the improvement of the nation. President Rustam Nurgalievich also provides us with great assistance." After Larkov's" silver " success, most likely, the question of a new track has been resolved. This is the post-Olympic heritage, the contribution of the athlete to the development of his homeland. About which, by the way, Andrew does not forget. "The stalls were raised here, grew up, studied, trained – continued Tigin. - Ours, blood from blood, and now often here trains together with the trainer and the friend Belov. He has a lot of children and coaches, they will also grow after his success."
He Stalls a very humble person who does not love to talk about themselves. It opened a little after last year's silver relay at the world Cup, and then went back into the information shadow and quietly prepared for the Olympic debut. "Since Andrey himself does not like to talk much about himself, we will do it for him," jokes the rector of the Volga region Academy of sports Yusup Yakubov. - Andrey Nash, homegrown, flesh from flesh, Zelenodolsk pupil, a graduate of the Academy, as well as the first Olympic medalist after the Academy moved to Kazan. We have in the foyer hang two portraits of Olympic winners-Gulnara Samitova-Galkina and Svetlana Demina, who won by studying in Chelny, and Andrew – freshly-baked winner, last year's graduate, a man who has great respect for Alma mater."
Perhaps, this is not Larkov's last medal at the Olympics. He has a good chance in the marathon on the last day of The games.
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