The Russian team to the 15-kilometer classic event at the 2022 Olympics is ready: The king of the skiathlon, Alexander Bolshunov, is one of four Russian athletes who will ski the distance race on Friday. 

Clearly in shape and ready for more after his crushing victory in the opening cross-country event on Sunday, Bolshunov is a shoe-in for the 15-kilometer classic event on Friday. 

However, neither silver medalist at the skiathlon Denis Spitsov, nor eight-place finisher Artem Maltsev are selected for the 15-kilometer classic. Alexey Chervotkin, who was 36th in the skiathlon is on the team for Friday’s event. The two others are Ivan Yakimushkin and Ilia Semikov. 

These Russians are racing the 15km classic
Alexander Bolshunov
Alexey Chervotkin
Ilia Semikov
Ivan Yakimushkin

The men’s 15-kilometer classic event takes place at 8am (CET) on Friday, February 11. 

Results, start lists and competition details for all events at the 2022 Beijing Olympics will be posted here

FACTS: 2022 OLYMPICS 

What: XXIV Olympic Winter Games (24th edition)
Beijing 2022 – All you need to know 
Where: Beijing, China
Biathlon, cross-country skiing and Nordic events will take place at the Zhangjiakou arena, situated at and above 1650 meters above sea level. 
When: February 4 to 20, 2022
What happens when: 
Complete schedule for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, all sports. 
Who: 53 cross-country teams compete at the 2022 Olympics, each fielding from 1 to 16 athletes. 
All the cross-country ski teams to the Beijing Winter Olympics 
How: Where to watch the Olympics – World Wide

Results, start lists and competition details for all events at the 2022 Beijing Olympics will be posted here

Beijing Olympics homepage

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