Olena Zubrylova finally strikes gold for Ukraine

The Day's correspondent contacted Hennady Bakhturin of Ukraine's State Committee on Sports:

"Hennady, your prediction that Zubrylova would not let victory slipped out of her hands a third time has been proven right."

"I have already said that she prepared for this season in an absolutely excellent manner, and she only needed a little lick. In the sprint she was matchless, and on the final day outdistanced her rivals by five seconds not to lose her chance."

"The next race will be in a few days."

"Yes, the season schedule will be grueling. Right after the meet in Rupolding, the biathletes will travel to the Italy's Anderselve alpine resort and a few days later to Finland for the world championship.