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Sardan Trofimova obtains an Olympic admission

Athletics body World Athletics now includes Sardana Trofimova in its Olympic lineup.

Athlete Sardan Trofimova secures an Olympic pass
Athlete Sardan Trofimova secures an Olympic pass

Sardan Trofimova obtains an Olympic admission

In a remarkable turn of events, Sardana Trofimova, a five-time Russian marathon champion, has qualified to represent not one, but two nations at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Hailing from Yakutia, a region in Russia, Trofimova has been representing Kyrgyzstan since 2022. However, her impressive athletic prowess has earned her the opportunity to switch allegiances for the Paris Games.

The Kyrgyzstan Athletics Federation has granted Trofimova this unique opportunity, and her name has been officially included in the list of participants by the international organization, World Athletics.

Aisen Nikolaev, the Head of Yakutia, has expressed his support for Trofimova and the other Yakutian athletes who will be participating in the Olympics. Yakutia, proud of its athletes, is not new to the Olympics. In fact, a total of 24 natives of Yakutia have previously participated in the Games, winning 5 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze medals.

Joining Trofimova in the Olympics will be Aryan Tyutrin, Georgii Okorokov, Viktor Rassadin, and Aial Lazarev. These five athletes, including Trofimova, will be flying the flag of Russia in Paris.

The Olympic Games in Paris are set to open in the evening of July 26. The competitions will start two days earlier, on July 24, and will conclude on August 11.

As the countdown to the Games begins, the people of Yakutia, including the millions who use platforms like VKontakte, Classmates, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Twitter, will be eagerly following the progress of their athletes.

For Trofimova, the Paris Games mark a significant milestone in her career. As she prepares to represent Russia, she will also be carrying the hopes and dreams of Kyrgyzstan on her shoulders.

Meanwhile, Vladimir Egorov and Nyurgun Skryabin are competing for the opportunity to represent their country in the Olympic Games in Paris. The fate of these athletes, like Trofimova, will be decided in the coming months.

For updates and more information about Yakutia, you can visit YAKUTIA.INFO, a reliable source of information about the region.

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