Alexander Legkov: personal life and biography

Alexander Legkov, whose photo is in this article, the Russian Olympic champion, a member of the Russian national skiing team in Turin. In the Tour de Ski 2007 (multi-day event), the first in the history of Russia won a silver medal. More than once participated in the World Cup. Twice Alexander took the second place in the fight for the World Cup.

A family

Alexander Legkov, whose biography is closely related to sports, was born on May 7, 1983 in the Moscow region, in the town of Krasnoarmeysk. His family is athletic. Mom first was an athlete, and later began to work as a physical education teacher, and my father - a professional hockey player and a fan of football. Alexander has a brother Victor, who also enjoys sports - biathlon. Therefore it is not surprising that Legkov chose a sports career.

Childhood

Alexander since childhood was very fond of hockey. Up to grade 9 in his diary did not even have triples. But when he started to go to training camps and go in for hockey, his academic performance declined. There was not enough time for lessons. Played in the team "Whirlwind" as an attacker, under the leadership of V. Smekhov

When Alexander was 10 years old, he received as a gift his first skis, which were presented to the best player of the season. The trainers advised parents to give the promising teenager to a well-known Moscow club. But the training was expensive, there was not enough money, and hockey was just a hobby. Alexander was very worried about the impossibility of doing this sport professionally.

Sport saved Alexander's life

Due to phenomenal endurance, Legkov was able to survive two cavitary operations, after he became ill with peritonitis in grade 7. The doctor said that the teenager was saved only by excellent physical training. About his endurance is still remembered by many. While in the pioneer camp, Alexander Legkov was the only one running 100 laps of 300 m. This "marathon" lasted 3 hours. After running, the teenager drank kefir and played table tennis.

Search yourself

In Alexander's life there was a period when he abandoned the sport altogether. But his father advised to find his way and try different directions. Alexander listened to his parents and started with biathlon. He rarely shot at training, the coach did not pressure the students. The guys often even played football.

This coach remained in Alexander's memory for life. He always remembers him with respect and warmth. Despite the fact that they were rarely engaged in biathlon, Alexander still takes the right position when shooting.

Legkov was noticed by the ski coach Grinev V. V., who suggested changing the direction in the sport. The young sportsman agreed and moved to the Moscow "Slalomist". So began his ski career. After persistent training in 2001, Alexander Legkov was in the junior team. His subsequent mentor was Borodavko Yu. V.

Fate of fate

Alexander in one of the interviews shared that if he did not become an athlete, he would certainly try to become an actor. He even studied at a theatrical institute. Alexander since childhood felt a tendency to creativity. He always liked to parody, and he did it very well.

Among Alexander's friends there are many actors from KVN. He himself took part in some programs. With friends from their native city, they created their own team, which they called the "Olympic Village". If possible, Alexander attends the "Kamedi Club" program. For the sake of joking, many guys from the national team came up with different names.

Sports career

In 2006 at the Russian Championship Alexander Legkov won the 2nd place and the 1st at the World Cup in Slovenia. The most successful in the prize places for the athlete was in 2007. He took 1st place in the Eastern European Cup, received a silver medal in Italy, 1st place in Rybinsk (World Cup) and 2nd at the World Cup in Japan. In 2008 - gold at the competitions in Finland. In 2009 - 1st place in the World Cup.

Ten years after Alexander was in the national team in 2001, he was dealing with a German coach, then with R. Burgmeister, a Swiss mentor. At the age of 20, Alexander won the competition for the Continental Cup. In a couple of years (in international competitions) he took 3rd place.

In 2010 Alexander during the competition in Vancouver made a mistake and lost his legs. But, nevertheless, I was able to get bronze. Alexander did not give up and with renewed energy began to seek the next victories. As a result, he took the first place in Norway. For the period from 2010 to 2011 Got several times championship at the World Cup, and the next year in Sweden earned silver and bronze.

In 2013-2014 years. Alexander Legkov was proclaimed prizewinner of the royal ski marathon, held in Norway. 1st place at the Tour de Ski and 3rd in Italy at the World Championships. Thanks to the Olympic Games, which took place in Sochi in 2014, Alexander declared himself to the whole world. He was able to win gold, silver and take 11th place in the skiathlon.

Personal life

In 2012, Alexander married. His chosen one was the beautiful Tatiana Guseva. The wedding was held on the 21st of April. Since athletes are often superstitious, young people tried to hide their plans until the last. The wedding was reported only to relatives and close relatives. In part - to friends. But even all those who were initiated into the mystery of the future marriage found out about the date only one week before the wedding.

Tatiana was always supported by her husband. The main sports victory was dedicated to Alexander his beloved wife. Many believe that part of his success is also due to the caring and devoted wife of the athlete. Alexander Legkov, whose son was born on July 2, 2015, is likely to try to make the heir also addicted to the sport. The couple called the baby Arseny.