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Bronze medalist at 2011 World in Daegu walking 20 kilometers Anisya Kirdyapkina recognized that the success of Russia at the same time complicated the task of her husband, world champion Sergey Kirdyapkinu-2009, which is to start out on a 50-kilometer distance.

– What thoughts after the first career World Cup medal? – issue 21-year Kirdyapkinoy, which tipped in the future take the place of Olga Kaniskinoy.

– Very pleased with the medal. Of course, I had my reward – from the championship and European Cup, but the World Cup – a competition much more competitive. Now, taking a foothold, we should gradually raise the bar. To climb higher and higher. Apparently, that's going to have to change the training plan. That is, until I can not say – we will discuss with the coach. Today I worked at a distance, as he commanded. Was in the group and the other half is already looking to the circumstances. While I do not have to ending. And the heat has given itself felt on the last lap. Homestraight hardly at all was given – that he seemed to finish, but just try reaching.

– Technically, there is criticism to yourself?

– There are, of course. And the judges, and the coaches. Yes and of itself. When it gets hard, a little pinch. Step is, as we say, “narrow”, which creates the impression of flight. Although in fact it is misleading. Well, your knees bent and the problems I have ever had. You can always refine the technique. It never hurts, especially since we all know: Russia is judged more strictly the rest. We do not complain because we are leaders, and the way it should be. Sometimes just fun to watch, as some walk, while for the slightest error chastened. Today's gave me with Olga on the note.

– You understand that by taking two gold in walking, unwittingly planted pig male walkers, who will be the 50-kilometer marathon. Three gold in one hand gives, not every time.

– Of course, we understand. Not for the first time such a situation arises. Of course, kids will be very hard. Will be strictly judged. My husband Sergei, this technique, that it is possible to write the book, but then – in Berlin, where he won gave a note. This is a good indicator of the severity of refereeing.

– How is Sergei? In what state it?

– We'll see. Unfortunately, a couple of weeks ago, he pulled a hamstring. It seems not much, but at a load of foot made itself felt. What is now hard to say. He generally does not like to speak in Asian countries – all of his success has been achieved in Europe, Helsinki and Berlin. I can not guarantee that the family would take two medals, but he will fight to the end. Recommendations on the highway, which would be required, I give him. (Sergei Butov)