Nikita Valerievich Kryukov is a professional skier who won victories in prestigious international competitions. In addition to his sports career, where he made a huge contribution to his progress, there is politics in his life: he is a member of the Just Russia party and was an ambassador to the Olympics in Sochi.
The beginning of the sports path
Nikita Valerievich Kryukov was born on May 30, 1985 in the city of Dzerzhinsky. As a child, 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 Yuri Mikhailovich Kaminsky. This teacher was able to work with children. He conscientiously engaged with everyone, seeking to grow professional athletes. As a result, 4 of his pupils eventually got into the national team. At the age of 14, Nikita moved to the school of the Olympic reserve. The son was supported in every way by the mother. She knows what sport is, as she has been involved in athletics for a long time.
Professional career
Nikita Valerievich Kryukov began his performance at the World Cup in 2006. He more than once became the bronze medalist of this tournament. Kryukov 4 times was the champion of Russia in the ski relay. In 2010, Nikita came to success after a successful performance at the Olympic Games in Vancouver. At the finish line, Kryukov fought for a gold medal with an athlete from the Russian team Panzhinsky. As a result, the skier from Dzerzhinsky turned out to be 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 Kryukov received the Order of Friendship. At the 2011 World Cup, 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, Kryukova also trains Reef Zinurov.
Athlete's personal life
Kryukov Nikita Valerievich is a believing athlete. He believes that God is always with him in new endeavors. This skier is a patriot of his country. Outside of sports, he takes part in various events. Kryukov does not like publicity and never strove for fame. He just wanted with his performances to make money for his car and apartment. Thanks to his work, he achieved everything he wanted. After gold at the Olympics, he was presented with the prestigious Audi Q7. The keys to this illustrious skier were handed over by President Dmitry Medvedev. Over time, thanks to the administration of the city, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Phobos, Kryukov got an apartment. And after a couple of months, the champion was presented with a garage in two places. The athlete rarely gives interviews and does not advertise his personal life. It is only known that the athlete is not currently married. So many fans have a chance to become his second half.
Kryukov Nikita Valerievich, whose biography was very successful, could never have become a professional skier, if not for his first coach Kaminsky. It was he who instilled in Kryukov a love of skiing and hard work. Throughout his career, he is always close to Nikita and in every possible way supports him in difficult moments.