Athletes from Nizhny Novgorod bag two bronze medals at the Russian Championship competition
In the heart of the Tambov region, on August 2, 2025, the Russian Championship in bicycle cross disciplines took place, attracting athletes from all corners of the country. This year's event, organised by the department of physical culture and sports, was a spectacle of skill and determination.
The competition was divided into various disciplines, with the "bicycle cross relay-3 person" events being a highlight. In these events, teams from across the country battled it out for top honours. Among the participants were Ekaterina Kalikina, Alina Krutina, and Olga Lokotnikova, coached by Kirill Starodumov and Marina Abakumova.
In the "bicycle cross relay-3 person" discipline among girls, Ekaterina Kalikina, Alina Krutina, and Olga Lokotnikova from Dzerzhinsk clinched a hard-fought bronze medal. Their victory was a testament to their dedication and the guidance of their coaches.
Meanwhile, in the boys' category, German Razhev, Alexei Varakin, and Konstantin Karpenko from Dzerzhinsk secured a bronze medal of their own. German Razhev's performance was particularly noteworthy, as he demonstrated a remarkable display of speed and strategy throughout the race.
Ekaterina Kalikina and German Razhev, students from Nizhny Novgorod Sports School No. 12, also managed to win bronze medals in the individual bicycle cross disciplines. Their achievements at the championship are a promising sign of things to come in their cycling careers.
The department of physical culture and sports congratulated all the winners, including Ekaterina Kalikina, Alina Krutina, Olga Lokotnikova, German Razhev, Alexei Varakin, and Konstantin Karpenko, on their excellent results. The age restriction for the competition was 6+, making these young athletes' achievements even more impressive.
While Ekaterina Kalikina, German Razhev, and their coaches Kirill Starodumov and Marina Abakumova are not widely recognised figures in bicycle cross or related cycling sports, their recent success at the Russian Championship is a promising start to their careers in the sport. For more detailed and verified information about their roles and achievements, it is recommended to consult specialized cycling sports databases, official federation records, or dedicated sports news sources.
The success of Ekaterina Kalikina, German Razhev, and their coaches at the Russian Championship extends beyond bicycle cross disciplines, as they also excelled in individual events. However, their recognition in the wider cycling sports community is yet to be widespread.
