Biathlete Reztsova: “When I left the line, my daughter’s words were in my head: “Mom, we need a medal, at least third place.”

Biathlete Kristina Reztsova said on Match TV that she gave all her strength in the sprint at the third stage of the Alfa-Bank Russian Biathlon Cup in Demino (Yaroslavl region).

On Friday, Reztsova took third place in the race. The 29-year-old athlete made two mistakes and in the fight for the bronze medal was able to surpass the result of Victoria Slivko.

“I talked to my daughters yesterday, and the eldest always tells me: “Mom, only first place.” And then he slows down and adds: “The second, the third are also possible.” When I left the line and they told me that I was fighting for the top three, I had my daughter’s words in my head: “Mom, I need a medal. At least third place.” I just gave everything I could. Every meter I thought through how and what course to take, where to add. I gave everything.

It was a very difficult race, functionally. My legs were pounding, the track was tough, so it was hard. I’m very glad that I managed to endure it. This is truly a hard-won medal,” Reztsova said on Match TV.

Natalia Shevchenko won the women’s sprint.

On Saturday, the women’s and men’s pursuit races will take place at the Russian Cup stage. Watch live broadcasts of biathlon competitions on Match TV, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.