Alexander Bolshunov won the 50 km classical style mass start and won his fifth gold medal at the Spartakiad of the Strongest in Tyumen. The three-time Olympic champion stayed in the shadows for most of the race, but on the final descent he led the peloton.
At the same time, silver went to Sergei Ardashev, who made an incredible leap at the finish line, and bronze went to Savely Korostelev. The thermometers showed -18 ˚С, which is why many athletes tried to warm themselves up.