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Korostelev spoke about his meeting with Klebo after receiving neutral status
Russian skier Savely Korostelev said on Match TV that he had already met five-time Olympic champion Johannes Klebo.
On Wednesday it became known that Russian skiers Korostelev and Daria Nepryaeva received neutral status from the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) to participate in the qualifying competitions for the 2026 Olympic Games. The World Cup stage in Davos, Switzerland will take place from December 12 to 14.
— During training, an American and an Italian skated with me.
— Did they congratulate you?
— I shouted: “Officially!” They congratulated me and we went on our ride.
– What will Klebo say?
– I’ve already seen him.
– What did you say?
“I greeted him, and he greeted me,” Korostelev said on Match TV.
The Olympic Games will be held from February 6 to 22, 2026 in Italy.
Source: Sportbox
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