Skeletonist Alexander Tretyakov. A photo. Awards

Russia is famous for its love of sport. Especially popular in the country are hockey, football, figure skating. The names of famous Russian athletes rumble to the whole world. We are rightfully proud of our champions, among them Evgeni Plushenko (figure skating), Alexander Tretyakov (skeleton) and many others for the sake of which the full stands of fans and sports fans gather.

The Russian skeleton sets the world sporting pace

Recently, new types of sport have become increasingly popular . Among these is the skeleton. This is a winter sport. Reminds a descent on a sleigh - Russian folk entertainment. The athlete travels along the ice chute on a special frame. It is performed in several races, the results of which determine the winner.

It is gratifying to understand that the Russian skeleton is at the peak of popularity at the moment. And the subject of pride, the world champion in skeleton - our fellow countryman. Alexander Vladimirovich Tretyakov won the first place at the Olympic Games in Sochi. His victory went down in history. He is an example for the younger generation. Our pride. Our future.

"Russian rocket"

The Russian athlete and the hope of the domestic skeleton once again confirmed their nickname. "Russian missile" - so it was nicknamed at the Olympic Games in Sochi. Already from the beginning of the games he was treated as a future winner and believed in his victory. February 14, 2014 was the first day of the competition, in which Alexander Tretyakov took part. His biography just then acquired new significant dates, as he was able to excel and apply for victory.

The first track record and the record of arrival belonged to him. 55.95 seconds - so much his "flight" lasted.

The second race also determined the young athlete as the leader. For more than half a minute, he overtook his main rival from Latvia.

The third race is a phenomenal time of 56.28 seconds. The fourth is also an unquestionable leadership. All the time of the race, he did not allow himself any emotion, not a second of rest. Only after the finals Alexander Tretyakov, realizing his victory, smiled with a wide "Gagarin" smile.

The hall roared - victory was assured to Alexander. The stands raged. "Russia is the champion", "Russia, forward" - the deafening rumble of the audience hall announced the victory of the Russian athlete. The great hour of the great Alexander Tretyakov began. The Champion was picked up and taken to the stands. Hugs, kisses, tears of joy, autographs - that's it, the price of a great victory. Sincere gratitude in the eyes of Russians is the main award for the title of the champion.

Alexander Tretyakov. Biography of the athlete

Before becoming a world-famous champion, Alexander was an ordinary resident of Krasnoyarsk. He comes from a simple, family-loving family. Father since childhood has taught little Sasha to play hockey and football. He grew up to be a calm, friendly and balanced person. He is very fond of fishing and, like all the boys, grew up on computer games. He was fond of history and archeology.

Alexander is a very well-read person. The book was his first real friend. Books with adventures, fantasy, detectives always stood on his shelf.

Moving to the senior classes, the future champion drew attention to the bobsled. Sasha had a high running speed, so this sport attracted him for a long time. Constant and persistent training, the desire to engage fully captured the boy. But he could not become a bobsledder - Alexander did not fit in the weight category. Unfortunately, no means were able to gain the necessary weight. I had to leave my dream.

Once, while in the Latvian town of Siguld, Alexander swept the track on the skeleton. High descent speed, incredible emotions captured the athlete. He seriously took a great interest in this sport. So, in 2003 the ascent to Olympus of the future champion began.

He immediately showed good results in training and competitions. Not surprisingly, at the age of 19, Alexander was taken to the national team of the country. Strong work on themselves, a constant increase in the level of skill led to a logical result - Sasha was taken to the Olympic team. 2006 year. The Olympic Games in Turin. The first international competitions. First emotions. New friends. Alexander took 15th place. But this only spurred him to new heights. He worked hard, correcting the mistakes made, gaining experience. Ahead were long training sessions.

Alexander Tretyakov is a champion!

And now the title of "champion of Europe" was won in 2007. 5th place at the World Championships 2007, 9th place - World Championship 2008, honorary bronze at the World Championships in 2009.

2010 year. Olympic Games in Vancouver. Alexander Tretyakov takes part in the Russian national team. He seeks at all costs to win the title of the champion and meet the expectations of the fans. Good mood, a successful start led Alexander to the prize-winning third place. The result surpassed all expectations. Neither the coach nor Alexander himself expected such a high result. At the same time, he set his personal speed record.

Then there was silver at the 2011 World Cup and 3rd place at the European Championships in the same year. Honored gold Alexander Tretyakov was received at the World Championships in 2013.

The personal life of an athlete

The athlete constantly works on himself, does not tolerate any indulgence in training, constantly develops his legendary ability - the fastest start. The athlete is still young, although, as statistics show, the skeleton stars are champions aged around 40 years. So ahead of Alexander a great future with loud victories.

It is difficult to imagine a world champion in ordinary life. Although he is a loving father and husband. His second half - wife Anastasia - a former sportswoman. She also did skeletons. The wife fully supports the athlete and approves of his "nomadic" way of life. As a former skeletonist, she understands how important constant training and fees are for Alexander. The athlete has almost no free time. Maybe that's why there are no loyal friends in his circle yet. But his support in all teammates.

2013 was very significant for the athlete, Alexander was born the daughter of Eva. It was thanks to family comfort, harmony and support of native people that Alexander achieved such heights on the Olympic pedestal.

In the small homeland of the champion, in the city of Krasnoyarsk, they are also proud of their famous compatriot. The regional leadership awarded the champion 3 million rubles for the deserved successes in the sport.

Sport - is life!

Alexander was repeatedly invited to depart from the big sport. Become a politician, join the Olympic Committee, but Alexander can not betray his ideals and deprive the country of the champion. Now he lives in his hometown, receives higher education.

Neither fame nor money had any effect on Alexander's character and perseverance. Now he is actively preparing for the next Olympic Games in 2018 in Pyeongchang (China). He promises to live up to the expectations of the country and his fans.