Mark Starostin

Mark Yurevich Starostin (Russian: Марк Юрьевич Старостин, born December 23, 1990) is a Kazakhstani cross-country skier who has competed since 2012 till 2016.

Mark Starostin
Full nameMark Yurevich Starostin
Born (1990-12-23) December 23, 1990
Tselinograd, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union
World Cup career
Seasons2012–2016
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Kazakhstan
U23 World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2013 Liberec30 km skiathlon
Junior World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2008 Mals4 × 5 km relay
Winter Universiade
Gold medal – first place2013 Trentino4 × 10 km relay
Silver medal – second place2013 Trentino15 km skiathlon
Silver medal – second place2015 Štrbské Pleso4 × 7.5 km relay

Early years

Starostin was 3–4 years old when he tried to ski for the first time, and the first competition he took part in was opening of the winter season of Akmola Province.[1] He studied in the 4th grade then. Starostin trained at the Specialized school of perfect sport mastery of Astana.[1] He became a professional under coaching his father, Yuri, who is honored sportsmen of the Soviet Union.[1]

References

  1. "Sportsman from the capital will vindicate honor of Kazakhstan with the Olympic team in Sochi". Astana Municipality. January 28, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
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