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Helicopter piloted by biathlete Malinovsky found burnt out in Kamchatka
Igor Malinovsky / Photo: © RIA Novosti / Alexander Wilf
The helicopter piloted by biathlete Igor Malinovsky was found burnt out by Kamchatka rescuers, Governor of the region Vladimir Solodov reports on his Telegram channel.
The Robinson RA-07350 helicopter, which took off on July 16 along the route Milkovo – Valley of Geysers – Uzon Volcano Caldera, stopped communicating at the appointed time. A video of a helicopter taking to the air appeared on the social networks of a 25-year-old athlete 14 hours before reports of his disappearance.
– Kamchatka rescuers found a burned-out Robinson helicopter 13 km south of the Uzon volcano, which disappeared from communication yesterday. The helicopter with two passengers and a pilot was on a private flight, the group was not registered as tourists. Yesterday in the area of the helicopter crash site there was low cloud cover and unfavorable weather for flights. The competent authorities are conducting an investigation and will establish the reasons for the departure and the circumstances of the crash of a private helicopter,” the governor wrote.
Earlier it was reported that the Kamchatka transport prosecutor’s office is checking compliance with legislation in the field of flight safety.
In the 2021/22 season, Malinovsky did not take part. The biathlete has previously reported his passion for helicopter flights.
Source: Sportbox
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The head of the Russian Biathlon Union, Maigurov, is included in the database of the “Peacemaker” website*
The President of the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU), Viktor Maigurov, and the coach of the Russian synchronized swimming team, Gana Maksimova, are included in the database of the Ukrainian website “Peacemaker”*, as evidenced by the resource data.
They are charged with an attempt on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. It is noted that in 2025, Maygurov and Maksimova met with the director of the sports training center for Russian national teams (then acting director) Roman Grishin.
A two-time Olympic medalist and three-time world champion in biathlon, Maigurov has headed the RBU since 2020.
* The site is recognized as extremist and banned in Russia.
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Justus Strehlow and Janina Hettich-Waltz / Photo: © picture alliance / Contributor / picture alliance / Gettyimages.ru
German biathletes Janina Hettich-Waltz and Justus Strehlow became the winners of the “Christmas Race”, held at the Veltins Arena stadium in Gelsenkirchen (Germany).
Hettich-Waltz and Strehlov won with a result of 33 minutes 12.9 seconds, the Germans made one mistake on the shooting range. The second place was taken by the Frenchmen Lou Jeanmonnot and Fabien Claude (+21.4; 4 misses), the top three was completed by the Norwegians Uni Arnekleive and Mats Everby (+1.12.8; 4).
The traditional “Christmas Race” was held for the 22nd time.
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Janina Hettich-Waltz and Justus Strehlow / Photo: © picture alliance / Contributor / picture alliance / Gettyimages.ru
German biathletes Janina Hettich-Waltz and Justus Strehlow won the mass start as part of the “Christmas Race”, which takes place at the Veltins Arena stadium in Gelsenkirchen (Germany).
Hettich-Waltz and Strehlov covered the distance in 33 minutes 13.9 seconds, making four mistakes at the shooting range. The second were the Frenchmen Lou Jeanmonnot and Fabien Claude (+10.8; 7 misses), the third were the Norwegians Juni Arnekleive and Mats Everby (+28.9; 6).
There will be a pursuit race later on Sunday.
The “Christmas Race” is being held for the 22nd time.
Source: Sportbox
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