Russian alpine skier Semyon Efimov will compete at the Olympics on February 16.

Russian alpine skier Semyon Efimov will start the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy on February 16. The athlete will compete for a medal in the men's slalom. He will perform in a neutral status, without national symbols. The first attempt for men is scheduled for 12:00 Moscow time, the final decisive race will take place at 15:30 Moscow time.

Alpine skiing competitions at the 2026 Winter Olympics will be held from February 7 to 18 at the Tofane Arena in Cortina d'Ampezzo and at the Stelvio Ski Center in Bormio. Two Russian skiers, Semyon Efimov and Yulia Pleshkova, will compete in neutral status. Efimov starts only in slalom.

Experts note that Efimov shows the best results in this sport. He is technical and is not afraid to take risks, which may become his main trump card on the winding Olympic track. The competition will be intense, but the 29-year-old skier intends to take his chance.

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Semyon Efimov was born on October 14, 1996 in Moscow. He started skiing in the section at Vorobyovy Gory. His first big victories came in 2016, when he won the junior national championship in two disciplines at once — slalom and giant. In 2018, he made his World Cup debut.

The athlete has many awards in the domestic arena. He is a multiple champion of Russia and the winner of the Cup of the country. During the period of his suspension from international competitions, Yefimov did not slow down. Since 2023, in addition to the Moscow region, the skier has also represented the Altai Territory, becoming part of the Sports Training Center for National Teams.

In 2025, Semyon managed to meet the FIS qualification standards and receive an invitation to the Games in Italy. Due to the sanctions, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed Russian athletes only in a neutral status. Russia is also represented by Yulia Pleshkova, a strong alpine skier who will compete for awards in women's competitions.

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