Roman Petushkov won the first gold for the Russian Federation Bashny.Net

Russian biathlete Roman Petushkov became the champion of the Paralympic Games on the course 7, 5 km in the category of "sitting". This is the first for the Russian team gold Sochi Games. Also on the team account two silver and bronze. Second place at a distance of 7, 5 km to the category of "sitting" Ukrainian biathlete Maxim took a spring, the third - the Japanese Kozo Kubo.

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Petushki born February 18, 1978 in Dmitrov (Moscow region). Honored Master of Sports of Russia. Silver and bronze medalist of the Paralympic Games, the 2010 cross-country skiing and biathlon sports persons with lesions of the musculoskeletal system, eight-time world champion, winner of World Cup, World Cup winner in cross-country skiing and biathlon season 2013/14. A student of the Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports. Trains in specialized youth sports school of Olympic reserve "Sparrow Hills", as well as the sports club "Recipe-sports" led by Irina Gromova, honored coach of Russia. He was awarded the medal "For Service to the Motherland» II degree. Single. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and riding quads.

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