“Exclusive interview of Ukrainian biathlete Tatiana Tarasyuk for Sport.ua”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
In the women’s start, young biathlete Tatiana Tarasyuk won, who by the race bypassing one of the leaders of the national team – Christina Dmitrenko.
After the finish Tatiana Tarasyuk exclusively for Sport.ua She spoke about the racing, the fight against Dmitrenko, the features of the lizer and plans for the sprint.
– Before the start of the race, I calculated for such a result? What were the plans for Super Print?
– There were no special expectations before the race. After the relay, it was evident that I was in good shape, but nothing was clear before the prologue. At the end, I realized that I had the strength and opportunity to fight for the top three. There was only one plan on Super Print – it is cool to shoot and fight to the last.
– The race was on the skisorollers, how much did the difference from ordinary skis feel?
– The main difference is the technique of riding. Rolers all go the same way, but with skiing otherwise – you need to be able to pick them up by structures, because in different weather some slide better, others worse. For me, the biggest difference between them is felt in dimensions: on the robes you can go more relaxed, because they are shorter and with wheels it is easier to pass. You will not go on skiing – you need to put your foot correctly for the push, otherwise the ski will simply not go.
The downsides on robes are difficult to touch, especially when there is a high speed. Therefore, most love skis because they are not so tremendous to the descents.
– In the Super -Print finals, you missed the borders three times. Already analyzed why she couldn’t work on 0? How did you manage to offset false shots and become a leader at the end of the race?
– Of the three faults, two were admitted on the last rack. I am sure that I could not work cleanly because I came to the border first and very much wanted to go to the route as soon as possible. It was necessary to work a little more quietly. During the race, I went around the girls in a distance, so when I came out in a few seconds behind Christina Dmitrenko, I was sure that I would not surrender without fighting. Already when it was possible to get around it, there was a small case for a small one – not to slow down and keep lead. The trainer and the people on the track supported me very much, and it helped not relax to the finish line.
– Here you just mentioned Christina who stated in the national team last season. How difficult was it to resist Christina on the highway? It is nice to bypass one of Ukraine’s stronger biathletes?
– Christina is a very strong athlete, one of the leaders of the national team, so it is, of course, it is difficult to fight such a rival. She had almost the perfect shooting, and she went forward on each circle. It is nice that my result is not standing still and everything goes according to plan. It is pleasing that at this championship I am on an equal footing with such athletes as Christina. But this summer – in winter everything will be different.
– Communicated with biathletes after the race? What did you say athletes, maybe someone personally congratulated?
– After the race, all the girls from my team hugged me and welcomed. In fact, there were very few those who were not present at the stadium. The older girls from the national team also welcomed me with a wonderful race, praised and pressed their hand. Many coaches and judges came personally. It was nice to see that so many people rejoiced in my result.
– After the winning race, how do you appreciate your readiness for the season? Feeling improved in physical and psychological aspects
– After the start, I had more hopes for the winter season. I am sure that without illness I will be completely ready for winter. I feel that for this summer, I was significantly pulled up physically and, of course, became more morally stable thanks to my parents, who works one of the coaches in a junior team and always believes in me (even when I do not believe myself), and a mom who supports me and gives me strength when I do not.
– ahead of the chu – sprint. Will you be able to repeat the victorious result in this race?
– Maybe everything, there is still power – the main thing is to shoot two zeros.