Biography
Skier Denis Spitov - an upward star of Russian sports. On the Winter Olympic Games in Phenchhan, a young athlete fively inscribed his name in the history of global sport. Persistent and persistent Russian made his way into the leaders of the ski race, leaving behind the champions of the past years. Honored Master of Sports of Russia.Childhood and youth
Denis Sergeevich Spitov was born on August 16, 1996 in the village of Loggy of the Vologda region. Interestingly, biathlete Anna Bogly was also born there. Her name is the Wiewned Children's and youth sports school, in which Denis made his first steps in sports. Denis's father, Sergey Vladimirovich Spitov, served in the police and died in 2009. Mother, Tatyana Vladimirovna Spitsova, - teacher of preschool education.
In 2006, when the Father brought the Son to Sports School, the boy did not look a promising athlete. Evgeny Vanyukov, the first skier mentor, in an interview with the Tyumen Arena recalled: "Even the circle did not have to run in the stadium, only 400 m." In childhood, at the initial stage, the future athlete took a lot of perseverance and patience. Denis even threw the training, but returned. Parents and coach helped the teenager to overcome this stage and believe in itself.
14-year-old Denis was invited to Tyumen, to train at the School of Preparation of the Olympic Reserve Louise Sokeshova, famous biathletes. Vanyukov also moved there, and the duet of the student and the coach did not break up. Paying attention to the training of a skier and Andrei Ivanov, the senior coach of the Tyumen region team. Spevs also tried his strength in Biathlon 2 months, learned to shoot and thought about changing the specialization.
skiing
Stubborn workouts and competitions are hard work. But young people find a reason for entertainment in any situation. At the 2017 Youth World Championships in Park City (USA), the Russians arranged a show on the finish of the Skiathlon - a combined form of a program where it is necessary to own and classic and free style. In the second part of the classical distance, Alexander Bolunov, Alexey Chervotkin and Denis Spitov broke away from rivals for 40 seconds.Then Denis, who headed the top three, came to mind the idea to finish simultaneously. The trinity of the buddies did not fight for the 1st place, and, holding hands, crossed the finish line. Such behavior caused the perturbation of rivals and spectators, as well as confusion of members of the jury. It was decided to establish a winner with the help of photofinish, as a result of the spikes got the 3rd place on the podium of honor.
Immediately after this Finish, Denis, having the rank of the corporal, successfully started at the World War Games of the Servicemen in Sochi for CSKA, coming 2 km away. The chief competition of that winter for Spitov was the youth world championship in Switzerland. A silver medal for a classic race for 15 km and Golden - 20 km in Skiathlon was added to the skier's collection.
In 2018, the athlete participated in the Winter Olympics in Phenchhan. On February 11, the spokes were under the sight of the cameras of journalists - he came to the finish line of the 4th, contrary to the fall at the beginning of the highway. The challenge created Norwegez Kruger, as a result, both skiers behind the leaders of the race. But failure, it seems, only disassembled Denis. He rushed forward, the Norwegus also podnada.
When skiers caught up with leaders, experienced Sieme Kruger managed to rush forward and finish 1st. But the 4th place, Russians turned out to be a greater surprise for the world than the champion title of Kruger (Norwegians occupied the whole pedestal of honor this time). A little-known young skier made a serious request for a victory. Athletes who were removed from the competition, athletes looked at Spitov with hope.
February 16, 2018 the hopes were justified. This day has become an important date in the biography of Denis and the history of Russian sport. In the race 15 km free style with a separate start of the knobs showed the 3rd result - 23 minutes. Ahead of Russian Swiss Dario Colonna and again Siememan Kruger. Other eminent rivals remained behind. The medal of bronze skier dedicated to the memory of his father.
To realize the scale of the achievement of Denis, we must remember that in the race with a separate start at the Olympics, our skiers did not fall into the winners since 1988. For this victory by order of Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation, Pavel Kolobkova Spinov was awarded the title of Honored Master of Sports. Ahead was a relay.
On February 18, 2018, the men's Russian national team for the first time in many years has become the owner of medals in the relay. The latter ran the needles, which showed fantastic training. Denis has played as many as 16 seconds, imposing the struggle by the leader of the Norwegians Johannes Clebo. For a kilometer to Finish Cleot, the Russian, who previously put the maximum effort, catching up leaders. Russian skiers became owners of silver medals.
On February 21, 2018, the needles and Alexander Bolunov were again on the pedestal. Russians won silver medals in the team sprint. Alexander's jerk at the finisha allowed to overtake the Frenchman. Thus, the spokes became a three-time winner of the 2018 Olympics.
In the World Cup in the 2017/2018 season, the athlete took the 20th place. But it was noticeably distinguished at the final stage "Tour de Ski" - in the rise of 9 km, he showed the 3rd nettime.
According to the results of speeches in the World Cup in the 2018/2019 season, the Russian ranked 14th.
Personal life
For the success of the Son, his mother, Tatyana Vladimirovna, who lives in his native entrance is intently.
Rejoices the victories of the beloved guy and his wife Ksenia Elakova. The athlete met with the girl since 2014, and after 5 years the relationship decided to marry and christmas made a beloved offer. In September 2019, the needles shared with Folloveria news about the wedding on his page in "Instagram".
By the way, the couple also got acquainted in the sovers. Lovers did not hide their feelings, laying out in "Instagram" and in Vkontakte together with eloquent signatures. Athletes of the Russian national ski racing team came to the solemn event to congratulate the young family - at that time they were just gathered in Tyumen to All-Russian competitions.
On the pages of Denis and Ksenia, video from all competitions with the participation of a young athlete and, of course, a photo and video of triumph moments is also posted. Pestry the pages and congratulations from colleagues and numerous fans.
The athlete is not too chosen, it is known about him that the skier graduated from the Institute of Physical Culture of the Tyumen State University.
Growth of Denis - 175 cm, weight - 66 kg. Even during the interview, he looks like an ordinary cheerful guy.
Denis Spitov now
Now the Russian athlete participates in the World Cup of the Season 2020/2021, which started on November 27, 2020. Before the beginning of the competition, the Russian has suffered a coronavirus infection.The Russian skier has shown himself at the final 8th race of the ski multi-day "Tour de Ski", becoming the winner of the mass start free style of the mountain.
According to the general test on the "Tour de Ski", the spokes ranked 3rd, giving way to Alexander Bolunov and Mauris Manipa.
According to sports commentators, the needles with each race looks better, and his getting into the top three leaders in the ski lift allows you to qualify for a place in the world championship in Oberstdorf.
Achievements
- 2015 - Gold in the relay in the Junior World Championships in Kazakhstan
- 2015 - silver in the individual race for 10 km free style at the Junior World Championships in Kazakhstan
- 2015 - Bronze in Skiathlon at the Junior World Championships in Kazakhstan
- 2015 - Gold in Skiathlon at the Junior Championship of Russia in Tyumen
- 2015 - Gold in the individual race for 10 km free style at the Junior Championship of Russia in Tyumen
- 2015 - silver in the sprint race free style at the Junior Championship of Russia in Tyumen
- 2016 - Silver in the relay on the Junior World Championships in Romania
- 2016 - Bronze in the race 15 km free style at the Junior World Championships in Romania
- 2017 - Silver in a 15-free race on the III Winter World War Games in Sochi
- 2017 - Bronze in Skiathlon at the World Junior Championships and Youth in the US
- 2017 - Bronze in the race 15 km free style at the World Junior Championships and Youth in the US
- 2018 - Gold in Skiathlon at the World Junior Championships and Youth in Switzerland
- 2018 - Silver in the race 15 km by classic style at the World Junior Championships and Youth in Switzerland
- 2018 - Fourth place in Skiathlon at the XXIII Winter Olympics in South Korea
- 2018 - Bronze Race 15 km at the XXIII Winter Olympics in South Korea