Gazprom’s Integrated Biathlon and Ski Complex in Krasnaya Polyana to host its first summer training series of biathletes
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The first summer training series of the main Russian women's biathlon team started at the Integrated Biathlon and Ski Complex on the Psekhako Ridge. Biathletes are getting ready for the Summer Biathlon World Cup, which will be held from September 17 to September 24 in Ufa.
Olga Zaitseva is a two-time Olympic Champion, Russian Honored Master of Sports – at Gazprom’s Integrated Biathlon and Ski Complex in Krasnaya Polyana
During the training, the women's team tested for the first time the roller ski trail prepared ahead of schedule by Gazprom Sotsinvest. Two-time Olympic Champion Olga Zaitseva, Olympic Champion Svetlana Sleptsova, World Cup Winner Olga Vilukhina and other biathletes of the main Russian team have already held several trainings and explored the Complex.
Yana Romanova and Marina Korovina, International Masters of Sport are passing one of new trail’s turns
“This training series in Sochi is very important for us – first of all, we want to get acquainted with the stadium, at which the biathletes will fight for the medals of the 2014 Olympics,” said the team head coach Wolfgang Pichler.
Summer training trail is situated in a picturesque place close to Gazprom’s Biathlon Stadium in Krasnaya Polyana
Furthermore, two major international biathlon competitions – the Interregional Biathlon Cup and the World Cup round – will be held at the Laura Center this winter. These events will gather together the best biathletes from around the world.
Sharp turnings and slopes are typical for both winner and summer biathlon trails in Sochi, on the photo – Ekaterina Yurlova, International Master of Sport
Background
One of the biathlon versions is summer biathlon, which substitutes skiing with cross-country running, roller skiing, bicycling or another kind of motion typical for the summertime. Originally, in summer biathletes and skiers used roller skis for training before winter competitions. Roller skis are adapted for riding on all surfaces (paved and unpaved roads, cross-country terrain) and are used both for the double poling and for skating stride. Roller skis speed can exceed 50 kilometers per hour.
Gazprom Sotsinvest is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gazprom. Gazprom Sotsinvest is building the Olympic infrastructure facilities in Krasnaya Polyana near Sochi: Integrated Biathlon and Ski Complex, Mountain Olympic Village, Gazprom’s Mountain Tourist Center and implements projects for Gazprom on construction of several major facilities in Saint Petersburg, Central and Southern Russia.