Denis Spitsov – Wikipedia
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Russian cross-country skier
Denis Spitsov | |
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Spitsov in 2019 |
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Country | Russia |
Full name | Denis Sergeyevich Spitsov |
Born | Vozhega, Vologda Oblast, Russia |
16 August 1996
Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
Seasons | 5 – (2018–2022) |
Individual wins | 1 |
Team wins | 1 |
Indiv. podiums | 6 |
Team podiums | 4 |
Indiv. starts | 72 |
Team starts | 6 |
Overall titles | 0 – (9th in 2021) |
Updated on 23 March 2023. |
Denis Sergeyevich Spitsov (Russian: Денис Сергеевич Спицов; born 16 August 1996) is a Russian cross-country skier who competes internationally.[1]
Spitsov debuted in the World Cup in Davos, Switzerland, on 9 December 2017. He participated at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in 15 km interval race, two silver medals in team sprint (with Alexander Bolshunov) and men’s relay. Spitsov also finished fourth in 30 km skiathlon.[2]
Cross-country skiing results[edit]
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[3]
Olympic Games[edit]
- 5 medals – (1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze)
a Distance reduced to 30 km due to weather conditions.
World Championships[edit]
Year | Age | 15 km individual |
30 km skiathlon |
50 km mass start |
Sprint | 4 × 10 km relay |
Team sprint |
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2019 | 22 | — | 22 | 28 | — | — | — |
World Cup[edit]
Season standings[edit]
Season | Age | Discipline standings | Ski Tour standings | ||||||
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Overall | Distance | Sprint | U23 | Nordic Opening |
Tour de Ski |
Ski Tour 2020 |
World Cup Final |
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2018 | 21 | 20 | 15 | NC | 4 | — | 13 | — | 10 |
2019 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 62 | 27 | 8 | — | 37 | |
2020 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 30 | — | — | 11 | 21 | — |
2021 | 24 | 9 | 4 | NC | — | — | — | — | |
2022[note 1] | 25 | 14 | 13 | NC | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Individual podiums[edit]
- 1 victory – (1 SWC)
- 6 podiums – (1 WC, 5 SWC)
Team podiums[edit]
- 1 victory – (1 RL)
- 4 podiums – (4 RL)
Personal life[edit]
On 10 February 2022, Spitsov, who was previously senior lieutenant, received the rank of captain by the National Guard of Russia.[5]
- ^ On 1 March 2022, following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, FIS decided not to allow athletes from Russian and Belarus to take part in FIS competitions, with an immediate effect.[4]
References[edit]
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