Nikita Valerievich Kryukov - the famous Russian skier

Nikita Valerievich Kryukov is a professional skier, who won victories at prestigious international competitions. In addition to his sports career, where he made a huge contribution to his progress, there is also politics in his life: he is a member of the Just Russia Party, he was an ambassador to the Sochi Olympics.

Beginning of the sports way

Nikita Valerievich Kryukov was born on May 30, 1985 in the city of Dzerzhinsky. In childhood, this boy was an ordinary child who loved active games. After Nikita went to school, he began to study in the ski section. His coach was Yury Mikhailovich Kaminsky. This teacher was able to work with children. He conscientiously engaged with everyone, trying to grow professional athletes. As a result, 4 of his pupils eventually got into the national team of the country. At the age of 14 Nikita moved to the school of the Olympic reserve. The son was supported in every possible way by his mother. She knows perfectly well what sports mean, because she has been involved in athletics for a long time.

Professional career

Nikita Valerievich Kryukov began his speech at the World Cup stages in 2006. He more than once became the bronze medalist of this tournament. Kriukov 4 times was the champion of Russia in the ski relay race. In 2010, Nikita came to success after a successful performance at the Olympic Games in Vancouver. At the finish Kryukov fought for a gold medal with an athlete from the Russian team Panzhinsky. As a result, the skier from Dzerzhinsky was stronger and won gold. The main rivals from Norway were behind and did not participate in the finish race. Immediately after the historic victory, Nikita Valeryevich Kryukov received the "Order of Friendship". At the World Cup 2011, this skier won a bronze medal in the team sprint. His first coach Kaminsky accompanies the eminent athlete in all competitions. In addition to him, Kryukov is also trained by Rif Zinurov.

The personal life of an athlete

Kryukov Nikita Valerievich is a believing sportsman. He believes that God is always with him in new endeavors. This skier is a patriot of his country. Outside the sport, he takes part in various events. Kryukov does not like publicity and never aspired to fame. He just wanted to earn his own car and apartment by his performances. Thanks to his work, he achieved everything he wanted. After gold at the Olympic Games he was presented with a prestigious car Audi Q7. Keys to this illustrious skier were presented by President Dmitry Medvedev. Over time, thanks to the city administration, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and "Phobos", Kryukov got an apartment. And a couple of months later the champion was given a garage for two seats. The athlete rarely gives interviews and does not advertise his private life. It is known only that the athlete at the moment is not married. So many fans have a chance to become his second half.

Kryukov Nikita Valerievich, whose biography was very successful, could never become a professional skier, if not for his first coach Kaminsky. It was he who instilled Kryukov's love of skiing and hard work. Throughout his career, he is always with Nikita and supports him in every way in difficult moments.