Roman Petushkov

Roman Aleksandrovich Petushkov (Russian: Роман Александрович Петушков; born 18 February 1978)[1] is a Russian cross-country skier, biathlete, and Paralympian. He competes in classification category sitting events.

Roman Petushkov
Full nameRoman Aleksandrovich Petushkov
Born (1978-02-18) February 18, 1978
Moscow, Russia
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Paralympic Games
Men's para cross-country skiing
Silver medal – second place2010 Vancouver15 km, sitting
Gold medal – first place2014 Sochi4 x 2.5 km open relay
Gold medal – first place2014 Sochi15 km, sitting
Gold medal – first place2014 Sochi1 km, sitting
Men's para biathlon
Bronze medal – third place2010 Vancouver12.5 km, sitting
Gold medal – first place2014 Sochi15 km, sitting
Gold medal – first place2014 Sochi12.5 km, sitting
Gold medal – first place2014 Sochi7.5 km, sitting
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2009 Vuokatti1 km, sitting
Gold medal – first place2009 Vuokatti15 km, sitting
Gold medal – first place2009 Vuokatti10 km, sitting
Gold medal – first place2013 Sollefteå4 x 2.5 km open relay, sitting
Gold medal – first place2013 Sollefteå15 km, sitting
Gold medal – first place2013 Sollefteå10 km, sitting
Gold medal – first place2013 Sollefteå1 km, sitting

Career

Petushkov participated at the 2010 Winter Paralympics in cross-country skiing and biathlon. In cross-country skiing, he took the silver in the 15 km, sitting. He placed 5th in the 1 km sprint and 5th in the 10 km, sitting. In biathlon, he took the bronze medal in the 12.5 km individual, sitting. He placed 20th in the men's 2.4 km pursuit, sitting.[2] In 2014 he competed at the Paralympic Games where he won six gold medals.[3]

After his success at the 2014 Winter Games, Petushkov received numerous national and international awards and honors. In 2015, he was nominated Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability.[4] For his performance at the 2014 Games, Petushkov was awarded Best Male at the Paralympic Sports Awards.[5]

Awards

References
  1. "Roman Petushkov". Vancouver2010.com. Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Archived from the original on 8 April 2010.
  2. "Roman Petushkov - Nordic Skiing | Paralympic Athlete Profile". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  3. "Roman Petushkov goes for record seventh gold". IPC. 16 March 2014. Archived from the original on 19 September 2010. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  4. "Laureus признала Макфадден спортсменом года среди паралимпийцев" (in Russian). RIA Novosti. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  5. "2015 Paralympic Award winners announced". International Paralympic Committee. 14 November 2015.
  6. "Чемпионы и призёры XI Паралимпийских зимних игр, награждённые государственными наградами Российской Федерации". 17 March 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  7. Указ Президента Российской Федерации от 26 марта 2010 года № 373


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