1. Kirill Troshchenkov
form 8 “B”, school #1173, Moscow
THE PEOPLE
WHO INSPIRED ME

2. In 2014 Sochi will host the Winter Olympic
Games. Athletes and fans are looking forward to
this event.
In Russia a lot of people are keen on sports.
Some of them are fond of winter sports.
As for me, I love biathlon.
This kind of sport allows me
to stay in good shape.
Some people inspire me to
go in for biathlon.

3. Skiing is my family hobby.
My grandfather was a ski racer.
My daddy is interested in alpine skiing.
My mum is fond of cross-country skiing and
loves walking in the woods.

4. I began going in for biathlon when I was 12.
My mum recommended it to me. I started
training with a wonderful young coach Pavel
Alexandrovich Radyuk. He is a good sportsman
and I am proud of him.

5. Maybe, I won’t be a champion. But
biathlon helps me to build my character, it
teaches me to win and to lose. It makes me
more organized and better disciplined in my
daily activities. Besides, it is a good way to
meet people and to make new friends.