33-year-old Dmitry Pidruchny began to shift the fifth, but got off the distance after the third fire line. An experienced Ukrainian had two penalties in the liability, and then missed twice.

“After those two misses, I didn’t leave the race, I continued to run, but at some point I realized that now I would just pass out. At first, the back began to hurt, then arms and legs, my head began to hurt very much, and in my eyes to get dark. I just couldn't do anything. The pain was terrible.

Even now, after the medications, I feel very bad,” Pidruchny told biathlon. com. ua.

The coaching staff of the Ukrainian national team quickly responded to the problems of the team leader. Pidruchny will not be accepted for the European Championship, which will begin on January 29. He will prepare for the World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland (from February 12).

Let us remind you that the Ukrainian team took sixth place in the women's relay..