Kjeld Nuis did a great job on Saturday to Pavel Kulizhnikov and the two other Russians who withdrew on Friday after the opening day of the World Sprint Championship in Hamar. The skaters indicated that they did not feel fit.
“I think that is really ridiculous. Everyone is tired and spent three weeks in America. Those guests must be deeply and deeply ashamed,” an extremely irritated Nuis emptied himself in an interview with the NOS.
“Die Kulizhnikov … If you open 9.61; that’s harder than at the World Championships in Salt Lake City. After that he will probably ride 34.6. Fight for it, go bare-faced with your buttocks. “
“He doesn’t feel like it at all, or do I know a lot about it. I find it very peculiar. Nobody pulls his mouth open, not even at the press. You almost talk to him.” Oh, what’s wrong? Ben you sick? Well, get well soon! “
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Pavel Kulizhnikov gave up after the first World Cup day. (Photo: Pro Shots)
“Jac Orie would give me a shovel”
Nuis believes that the media should have tackled Kulizhnikov and also his compatriots Ruslan Murashov and Viktor Mushtakov. “What better now? You drive 9.61 and 34.6 and are a few hundredth behind. Why don’t you say,” Fight for it, everyone is tired, “he wonders aloud.
“I think it is special that their guidance allows it. If I would say this to Jac (Orie, his coach, ed.), Then I really get a shovel. One more weekend and you have a vacation.”
According to Nuis, it all does not contribute to the image that many people have of Russian skaters. “They already have the appearance after that doping bullshit, and now this. With such a beautiful competition. It is not that this is a training competition and that the Games are next week. You have to show what you are worth here. Think you that I didn’t want to go home yesterday? “
With that last comment, Nuis referred to his very disappointing 1,000 meters on Friday, which meant he could forget a good final classification. On Saturday, the Olympic champion won the second 1,000 meters, but it only earned him seventh place in the rankings.
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