Anterselva (Italy), January 21 – R-Sport, Elena Sobol. Russian biathlete Olga Podchufarova sprint in Italian Anterselva won the first gold of his career at the World Cup, which also was the first award the highest standard for personal races this season for the whole of the Russian national team.
For the first time in almost five years on the podium were at once two Russian biathletes. Bronze winner of the race was Ekaterina Yurlova, climb the podium for the second time in his career after his triumph in the individual race at the World Championships 2015. The second place in the sprint won mistress runs Dorothea Wierer.
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The first time in Anterselva
The start in the Italian town was the first in his career Podchufarova, before she is not never acted. The last time a similar result – to get first to the track and win a medal – showed Daria Virolainen (Silver) in his debut World Cup race in the Slovenian Pokljuka in 2014.
For Podchufarova finally put together add up all the components: physical form , shooting, speed, and so on. Including the weather, which on Thursday were close to perfect – sunny, windless, however, quite frosty. After the race, the Russian woman said that she had cold hands and this, perhaps, was the only uncomfortable moment. For the rest, it was a perfect race – both for the recognition of the biathletes and analytics. Podchufarova appeared in the top ten on all counts.
“The result was perfect in every race. Well run, confidently fired, skiing worked great. I suited the track in Anterselva – there are not so many big steep climbs and longer lowland transition areas. The only thing which gave the discomfort – hands froze on the first lap. I was afraid that it will affect the shooting, but everything turned out well, “- said Podchufarova.
According to the Russians, it is expected that the first victory of his career would come to her already this season. “So that’s okay come (first win). Just aware that everything has its time. Before the start of the season I said to myself: it’s time to show something! Especially in the past there were preconditions. I knew that now I’m physically stronger, despite the fact that some results do not confirm this. But if you look at the analyst, losses became less. I knew that on a good day anything can happen. Of course, we should understand that not run some strong athletes, nevertheless rank World Cup race has not been canceled “, – she added.
” Comeback “Yurlova
Yurlova, running at the last stage in Ruhpolding a relay stage perfectly, it seems, gained a very decent physical condition . Sportswoman she expected at the ideal shooting to get into the top 15 of the strongest, but it worked out much better. At the last round of Russian woman had to fight fatigue and to push, but it was worth it: Yurlova finished third, and more from this position it is not moved in this race one.
“There was a good spirit on fire, in terms of race I did not know what would feel at the height of the other girls. Just the race mentally worked on those moments that we discussed with the coaches. I think, after all, the most difficult – it was the height of the muscles feel stronger, “acidification” – I’m not skinny girls. So too heavy is it physically, there is no sudden movements. And today, despite the fatigue, had good movement – muscles survived from the beginning to the end “- shared feelings athlete who continues to work on an individual plan under the leadership of ex-coach Anatoly Hovantseva team.
Head coach of women’s team Sergei Konovalov, summing up, said that it was “our day”. “I want to congratulate all of a remarkable race. Today, successful performance for our team – all turned out. Olya today just confirmed their level. Katya Yurlova is also in very good shape. It looks good both functionally and in shooting. I think that after this successful athletes an even more believe “- said Konovalov.
I do not doubt the success of teammates and Virolainen, which itself is that it continues to search for his shooting. It was the race in 32 minutes with two errors on the “rack”. “I think this (transformation teams) might be expected, – said Virolainen journalists’ questions. – The girls today look good, feel good, why not? Russia – a strong team, it is necessary it just believe”.
In the race was attended by President of the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU) Alexander Kravtsov. Athlete, laughing, said that is a good sign. “I have to be honest, did not see it. But let them come more often – will perform better! The joke, of course, but in every joke …” – said, laughing Podchufarova.
Sam Kravtsov said two medals – the result of teamwork. “I was confident that the work that has been done, will bring results. Moreover, it is not only the work of the athletes, but also to the whole team. It was a lot of work, including analytical. This is a common success”, – said the president of the RRF.
Do not coped with altitude?
For various reasons, not all the strongest started the sprint in Anterselva, but for the overall leader, who still went out at the start, the race was not so fortunate. Especially interesting and height, which gives the start of the unpredictability and intrigue. Thus, Czech Gabriela Soukalová with one penalty was the ninth, Frenchwoman Marie Dorin Habert finished sixth time (2 misses), Finn Kaisa Mäkäräinen (2) and all took the 18 th position. It shows the best speed in the race the German Miriam Gessner (3) became the tenth. Wierer only the right, for which the route is in Anterselva home. She admitted that she had to go through the increased media attention that is drawn to her in Italy than anywhere else.
This result helped Wierer climb to fourth place ahead of German girl laura dahlmeier. The latter, by the way, after two successful launches in Ruhpolding home sick and skips. Another change has Podchufarova she climbed one position and is now ranked in the top 10 of the overall standings. In the Nations Cup Russians still are the seventh, but lag behind in sixth place on 124 points Norwegians.
On Saturday biathletes in the framework of the World Cup in Anterselva held Pursuit. Podchufarova as the winner of the sprint from the start will go first. On Friday, the men’s sprint stage to continue.
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