The Russian skier believes that in the absence of disqualified Russians, Johannes Klebo will have no competitors next season
Alexander Bolshunov
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Three-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Alexander Bolshunov said that after the removal of the Russians, Norwegian Johannes Klebo can receive all the titles next season, in shape Norwegian television channel TV2.
Klebo won three races at the first round of the World Cup in Ruka (Finland).
On Sunday, Bolshunov wrote to the reporter of the TV channel in Norwegian: “I think we can immediately hand him all the medals of the world championship and tell him that I congratulate him on the big crystal globe.”
Klebo called the Russian’s message “a bit unexpected”.
“As an athlete, I am embarrassed that the best, including Bolshunov, do not participate in starts, but in the current situation this is impossible,” Klebo said.
Russian athletes have been suspended from competitions under the aegis of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) since March, the suspension was at the end of October extended for next season.
For Russian skiers there will be organized alternative competition.
Klebo is a five-time Olympic champion, six-time world champion.
