Alexander Legkov, whose photo is in thisarticle, Russian Olympic champion, member of the Russian national team in cross-country skiing in Turin. In the Tour de Ski 2007 (race), the first in the history of Russia won a silver medal. Not once participated in the World Cup. Twice Alexander occupied the 2nd place in the fight for the World Cup.
A family
Alexander Legkov, whose biography is closelyassociated with sports, born May 7, 1983 in the Moscow Region, in the city of Krasnoarmeysk. His family is athletic. Mom was first an athlete, and later began working as a physical education teacher, and her father was a professional hockey player and football fan. Alexander has a brother Victor, who also enjoys sports - biathlon. Therefore, it is not surprising that Legkov chose a career.
Childhood
Alexander from childhood really liked hockey.Up to grade 9 in his diary was not even triples. But when he began to go to the training camp and go in for hockey, his performance declined. Not enough time for lessons. He played in the Whirlwind team as an attacker, under the command of V. Smekhov.
When Alexander was 10 years old, he got inpresent your first skis, which were presented as the best player of the season. The coaches advised parents to send a promising teenager to a famous Moscow club. But training was expensive, money was not enough, and hockey remained just a hobby. Alexander was very worried about the impossibility of doing this sport professionally.
Sport saved Alexander's life
Thanks to phenomenal endurance Legkov couldto undergo two abdominal operations, after being ill with peritonitis in the 7th grade. The doctor said that the teenager was saved only by excellent physical conditioning. Many still remember about his endurance. Being in a pioneer camp, Alexander Legkov was the only one who ran 100 laps, 300 m each. This “marathon” lasted 3 hours. After running, the teenager drank kefir and still played table tennis.
Search yourself
In the life of Alexander, there was a period when he abandonedsport at all. But his father advised to find his way and try different directions. Alexander listened to his parents and started with biathlon. He rarely shot at training, the coach did not press on the students. The guys often even played football.
Этот тренер остался в памяти Александра на всю a life. He always remembers him with respect and warmth. Despite the fact that directly engaged in biathlon rarely, still when shooting, Alexander is in the right position.
Legkova noticed ski coach Grinev V.V.who proposed to change the direction in the sport. The young athlete agreed and moved to the Moscow "Slalomist". So began his ski career. After hard training in 2001, Alexander Legkov was in the junior team. Yu. V. Borodavko became his subsequent mentor.
Coils of fate
Александр в одном из интервью поделился, что если if he didn't become an athlete, he would definitely try to become an actor. He even studied at the stage institute. Alexander from childhood felt a penchant for creativity. He always loved to parody, and he did it quite well.
Среди друзей Александра много актеров из КВН.He himself took part in some programs. With friends from their hometown, they formed their own team, which they called the "Olympic Village". If possible, Alexander attends the program "Comedy Club". For fun, he invented various nicknames for many guys from the national team.
Sports career
In 2006At the Russian Championships, Alexander Legkov won 2nd place and 1st place at the World Championships in Slovenia. 2007 was the most successful prize for an athlete. He won 1st place in the Eastern European Cup, received a silver medal in Italy, 1st place in Rybinsk (at the World Cup) and 2nd place in the World Cup in Japan. In 2008 - gold at competitions in Finland. In 2009 - 1st place in the World Cup.
10 years after Alexander got intoin 2001, he worked with the German coach, then with R. Burgmeister, a Swiss mentor. In 20 years, Alexander won the competition for the Continental Cup. A couple of years (in international competitions) took 3rd place.
In 2010, Alexander during the competition inVancouver made a mistake and knocked down. But, nevertheless, still managed to get a bronze. Alexander did not give up and with renewed energy began to seek the following victories. As a result, he took 1st place in Norway. For the period from 2010 to 2011 received several times the championship at the World Cup, and the following year earned silver and bronze in Sweden.
In 2013-2014Alexander Legkov was proclaimed winner of the royal ski marathon, held in Norway. 1st place on the Tour de Ski and 3rd in Italy at the World Championships. Thanks to the Olympic Games, which were held in Sochi in 2014, Alexander declared himself to the whole world. He was able to win gold and silver and take 11th place in the skiathlon.
Personal life
In 2012, Alexander got married.His beloved was the beauty Tatiana Guseva. Wedding newlyweds played on April 21. Since sportsmen are most often superstitious, young people tried to hide their plans to the last. About the wedding reported only to relatives and close relatives. Partially - to friends. But even all those who were initiated into the secret of the future marriage learned about the date only a week before the wedding.
Tatiana has always supported her spouse.The main sporting victory was dedicated by Alexander to his beloved wife. Many believe that part of his success is also a merit of the athlete's caring and devoted wife. Alexander Legkov, whose son was born on July 2, 2015, will most likely try to have the heir addicted to the sport. Spouses called baby Arseny.
