Krylov, Russian athletics champion: “I think the European Championship would definitely be behind me”
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John
February 29, 2024
Athlete Konstantin Krylov believes he could have won the European Championships if the Russians had competed there.
Last August, Krylov won the 200 meter race at the Russian Championships in Chelyabinsk with a result of 20.52 seconds. In February, he became first in the 60-meter race (6.64) at the Russian Winter Tournament in Moscow. Also in February, Krylov scored victories in the 60 meters (6.56) and 200 meters (20.72) at the Russian Indoor Championships in Moscow.
— How does a young Russian track and field athlete live in the current situation?
– Great, because I haven’t gone out of my way to complain yet. I’ve had enough of our departures.
— But do you compare yourself to the athletes participating in the World and European Championships?
— I think Europe would definitely be behind me, but the world… it’s still a bit tough, but you can improve and gain experience.
— Athletics in Russia was sanctioned even before many others. Doesn’t it hurt?
“I think it hurts us more than others.” But since we have been under sanctions for a very long time, that means we have to get out before others,” Krylov told .
On March 1, 2022, the World Athletics Association suspended Russian and Belarusian athletes from participation in international competitions. The suspension remains in effect to this day, despite the reinstatement of the ARAF.
Source : MatchTV
Athlete Konstantin Krylov believes he could have won the European Championships if the Russians had competed there. Last August, Krylov won the 200 meter race at the Russian Championships in Chelyabinsk with a result of 20.52 seconds. In February, he became first in the 60-meter race (6.64) at...
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