Three -time Olympic champion Alexander Bolshunov won the Sudtirol Moonlight Classic international skiing tournament, which took place in the Italian Seizer Alm. The 28-year-old native of the Bryanski won the classic mass start for 30 kilometers.

14 seconds separated from the winner of the second place. In the final protocol, Bolshunov was listed under the flag of Russia.

The competition is not included in the calendar of the International Sports Federation (FIS), so the Russian was able to take part. Commenting on his presence in Italy, Bolshunov jokingly admitted that Donald Trump himself gave permission to participate.

\? This is difficult, but the main thing is that we were allowed to participate in this race. Trump himself gave permission to us, ”the athlete quotes NRK.

Bolshunov admitted that at the moment the best skiers of the world compete in the World Cup, and he is forced to participate in alternative starts.

When asked VG, whether he misses the confrontation with the five -time Olympic champion in ski races from Norway Johannes Klebo, the Russian replied: "

When he was reminded that the participation of Russian athletes causes sharp criticism in Norway and Sweden, Bolshunov reacted as follows: “Maybe the few people think, but most are normally related to this. You yourself see - people are suitable, photographed "

Previously, Bolshunov called " At the same time, the skier demanded from the inhabitants of European countries to stop accusing Russians in everything.