Ivan Cherezov: I might have thought I was Phelps

Ivan Cherezov: I might have thought I was Phelps

Multiple champion in biathlon – about the passion for triathlon, his own mistakes at the start and family support.

This time the hero of the show #226questions, a joint project of “Championship” and the leading organizer of triathlon starts in Russia IRONSTAR company, became a famous biathlete Ivan Cherezov. The athlete has three times won gold at the World Championships and twice won the Olympic medal.

Not so long ago Ivan left the big sport and took up triathlon. During the interview Cherezov talks about his first start without preparation, hungry sprint and why it is as important to rest as it is to train.

01.15 – why Cherezov was lucky after leaving big sport.
03.42 – how Ivan was drawn into triathlon.
04.17 – he made his first start in Kazan without preparation and a wetsuit. How was it?
06.15 – about the desire to surpass himself at the sprint in Moscow and unhappy emotions.

07.11 – the most difficult stage of the triathlon race.
07.53 – the main problem of Cherezov’s attitude to triathlon.
10.14 – first experience in a wetsuit. Why does Ivan think he is Phelps?
11.40 – when Cherezov was sitting at the airport after the start, the triathletes were still finishing.

12.45 – dry sprint. Was it a mistake?
14.05 – why it is so important to have a human rest.

14.33 – whether it’s realistic to keep a regimen with three kids.
15.18 – while Ivan was at the distance in Kazan, the family was getting some sleep. About support

17.20 – where Cherezov would hold his own triathlon start.
17.54 – the trait that triathlon lacks.

18.50 – superblitz: Legkov, Vylegzhanin or Cherezov?

19.42 – where to find the schedule of starts for next year.