Vasilyev believes that Garanichev Babikov and have a chance for a medal in the Pursuit World Cup – R-Sport

Holmenkollen (Norway), March 5 -. F-Sport, Elena Sobol Russian biathlete Yevgeny Garanichev and Anton Babikov retain chances for a medal in the pursuit race at the World Cup, which takes place in Norwegian Holmenkollen, he says two-time Olympic champion Dmitry Vasilyev.

In the sprint at the world Cup the best of the Russians was Garanichev Eugene, who finished sixth, with one penalty. Results of other representatives of Russia: 23. Anton Babikov (without a miss, one minute 23.5 seconds) 42. Maxim Tsvetkov (one flub; +1.54,4) 45. Anton Shipulin (two misses; +1.57,7). Pursuit will take place on Sunday.

“And Garanicheva, and even Babikova have chances for medals. If Babikov for tomorrow will be restored, provided that it is a good fire, then he even when the position of a good chance to be on the podium. for Anton would be great if he was even in the six turned out to be, for him the maximum program would be implemented. Babikov this year all pleasantly surprised, the guy is now necessary to build a career with a view to the future, the next Olympic Games, “- said Vasilyev agency” F-Sport “on the phone

He also commented on the performance of the Russians in the sprint.. “Shipulin clearly not in the form of today was, it was evident from the very first meters on the movements that he had several delays, it is not at ease. Babikov said he feels worse than at the European Championships in Tyumen. Obviously, athletes (for state) not come to this race Garanichev in principle, consulted, despite the fact that finished sixth, has created a good foundation of persecution. “- said Vasiliev

.” From Tsvetkov did not have to wait for anything supernatural Poe. the first race is difficult to judge, the case that has not yet dispersed, and then the situation will be better and better, “- he added

Vasilyev noted especially the climate in Norway, which may affect the results.. “Look at other athletes, not all leaders today have proved. In Norway alone remember a climate that does not fit all. Some hard is run and why, you can not explain, and some good, and also did not explain. Many factors it is difficult to say with certainty what is the reason a lot of nuances are the components of the result “, -. he added

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