Sad news from across the ocean. Alexey Prokurorov, famous Russian professional cross-country skier, died on the morning of Friday, October 10, on his 44-th year of age. While crossing the road towards a rail station, he was hit by a car. The driver was under a heavy influence of alcohol and was (already) driving without a license.
Prokurorov was truly among the best cross-country skiers. I definitely know that, because I always looked up to him, when I competed. Just to list a few things about him: he participated in 5 Olympics, the last one being Nagano 2002, where he was a flag-bearer. He has won two olympic medals: one gold and once silver, both in Calgary 1988. He was evidently a significant figure in the world of cross-country skiing, and sport in general.
It is a pity that someone so high has to go, but something so low has to stay. It is awful that anyone or anything has to go, but in the course of a crude choice, that’s how it stands.
Posted by Nikita 