Alexander Bolshunov won skiathlon gold at the Spartakiad of the Strongest. For most of the distance he stayed in the group of leaders, saving his strength.
Ilya Semikov, who tried to support the favorite’s breakthrough, fell behind on the last descent. Veronica Stepanova left no chance for the women, who was also able to escape from her rivals in the final lap. Anastasia Kuleshova was ahead of Maria Istomina in the finishing line.