Now they barely speak to each other.

It was on an inside curve that the accident occurred.

Ustiugov held the inside corner down a hill and as they accelerated out of it both were suddenly in the snow.

- I started to slide past to the left and then he cut across my skis, causing me to fall.

I lost consciousness for a short while after hitting my head pretty hard.

It was terribly boring, says Bolshunov according to MatchTV.

During the interview, you see several bloody wounds on Bolshunov's face.

It was upset afterwards between two riders who obviously don't like each other.

"Thought everything was according to the rules"

- He swore at me when we went down.

I thought everything was according to the rules, but I'm not sure, says Ustiugov - and believes that it is necessary to see the replay of the event to determine the guilt.

Just two days ago, there was also an incident between the skaters, who last winter became Olympic champions together in the relay, when Bolzhsunov jumped into the track in front of Ustiugov no less than three times in a classic sprint.

Ustiugov was furious afterwards and explained to Bolshunov that he was engaging in foul play.

The jury was involved and Bolshunov was allowed to retain the victory but was given a warning.

- We haven't spoken since Sunday and today we just said "hello", says Bolshunov.

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