Alexander Legkov
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Alexander Gennadiyevich Legkov (born 7 May 1983 in Krasnoarmeysk, Moscow Oblast
) is a Russia
n cross country skier who has been competing since 2002. As of 28 January 2007, he has four victories from 10 km to 30 km.
Legkov's best finish at the Winter Olympics was seventh in the 4 x 10 km event at the 2010 Games
in Vancouver.
Legkov's 2006–07 World Cup results as of 17 February 2007 has earned him one win and four second places finishes. He was second only behind Germany
's Tobias Angerer
in the World Cup points as the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
approach in Sapporo
. He would earn a silver in the 4 x 10 km at those championships and earn his best individual finish of sixth twice at those championships (15 km, 15 km + 15 km double pursuit).
At the 2010 Winter Olympics' 30 km double pursuit Legkov finished in 4th place after a strong final push to catch then-leader Johan Olsson of Sweden. Olsson finished in third place with Legkov 1.2 seconds behind.
Krasnoarmeysk, Moscow Oblast
Krasnoarmeysk is a town in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located on the Vorya River northeast of Moscow. Population: The town grew from the village of Muromtsevo , where a textile factory was established in 1834...
) is a Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n cross country skier who has been competing since 2002. As of 28 January 2007, he has four victories from 10 km to 30 km.
Legkov's best finish at the Winter Olympics was seventh in the 4 x 10 km event at the 2010 Games
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
in Vancouver.
Legkov's 2006–07 World Cup results as of 17 February 2007 has earned him one win and four second places finishes. He was second only behind Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
's Tobias Angerer
Tobias Angerer
Tobias Angerer is a German cross country skier, and skies with the SC Vachendorf club. He graduated from the Skigymnasium Berchtesgaden in 1996. His occupation is "Sports Soldier"...
in the World Cup points as the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
The FIS Nordic World Ski Championships have been held in various numbers and types of events since 1925 for men and since 1954 for women. Championship events include nordic skiing's three disciplines: cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and nordic combined...
approach in Sapporo
2007 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
The FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2007 took place February 22 - March 4, 2007 in Sapporo, Japan. This was the second time this city has hosted these championships, doing so previously at the 1972 Winter Olympics, having been voted at the 43rd FIS World Congress in Portorož, Slovenia on June 6,...
. He would earn a silver in the 4 x 10 km at those championships and earn his best individual finish of sixth twice at those championships (15 km, 15 km + 15 km double pursuit).
At the 2010 Winter Olympics' 30 km double pursuit Legkov finished in 4th place after a strong final push to catch then-leader Johan Olsson of Sweden. Olsson finished in third place with Legkov 1.2 seconds behind.