Former President of the Russian Biathlon Union Vladimir Drachev commented on the speech Christina Reztsova in the sprint at the Beijing 2022 Olympics.
“We were all expecting a fight. It was a very tough race. It can be seen from the functional hole that everyone has a heavy one. Look, there the French women sank, and the Swedes, and the Germans. Apparently, today is not a very good day for everyone. It is clear that Røiseland is out of competition, especially with zero and with such a move. Great chances and hopes were for Christina Reztsova. But, unfortunately, one miss each – it deprived her of the medal. It’s a pity. But the struggle continues, sixth place – 1.05 loss. In fact, there are all chances. Moreover, she now has a move that is quite normal. Christina can fight.
The rest are weaker. Nigmatullina can fight a little. Kazakevich and Mironova sank a little further along the way. And the overall result is also very weak.
With shooting, it’s not only with us. This is in other teams, and in the Russian team, and in the German, and in the Norwegian. Of course, it is impossible to say that this is happening only in our country. This is biathlon, one shot is always missing for someone.
Of course, there are chances for a medal in the next race: weather conditions, well-being, altitude – factors that can affect. Plus the factor of luck, how could it be without it, ”said Drachev in an interview with the correspondent of the Championship, Aigul Silkina.