I am lucky today to win 'gold' - Alexandr Chervyakov
ALMATY. February 2. KAZINFORM Fortunately, we will have had enough rest by the day after tomorrow when the individual biathlon race is scheduled to take place, winner of the 12.5 km pursuit race, Kazakhstani biathlete Alexandr Chervyakov, said.
He needed 35 minutes 42,8 seconds to complete the race. Japanese biathlete Nagai Junji trailed by 34,4 seconds and bronze medal winner Ren Long from China lost by 58,7 seconds. The race was held today.
According to A. Chervyakov he won due to his speed at race. 'In whole taking into account five misses at four shooting ranges this 'gold' is just luck for me. It was biathlon filled with excitement, worries and captivation. Regarding my shooting I would like to note that it was a weak spot for many participants. I was lucky today to have won this 'gold'', the sportsman said.