Ski racer Ilya Semikov has emerged victorious in the 10 km classical style race at the Khakassia Cup.
The 31-year-old skier, representing the Republic of Komi, completed the distance in 25 minutes and 0.3 seconds. Second place was taken by Sergey Ardachev (Tatarstan), who finished 17.7 seconds behind the leader. Alexander Ivshin from Udmurtia finished third (+27.1).
Three-time Olympic champion Alexander Bolshunov secured fifth place.
Khakassia Cup
5 km classical style race
Men
1. Ilya Semikov (Komi) — 25.0,3
2. Sergey Ardachev (Tatarstan) — +17,7
3. Alexander Ivshin (Udmurtia) — +27,1
4. Pavel Solovyev (Krasnoyarsk Krai) — +31,7
5. Alexander Bolshunov (Tatarstan) — +35,5
6. Ilya Poroshkin (Komi) — +36,3