Ski mountaineer Filippov became the second in the semifinals and reached the final of the Olympics.

On February 19, Russian athlete Nikita Filippov became the second in the semifinals and reached the final of the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy.

At the same time, the athlete covered the distance in 2 minutes and 34.53 seconds. The first place was taken by the participant from Switzerland Arnaud Liete, while the Spaniard Ferer Martinez took the third place.

The top two athletes from each semifinal, plus two lucky losers, qualified for the finals.

Ski at the root: Nikita Filippov got a chance to medal in a new Olympic discipline

18 athletes will compete for the first set of awards.

Earlier that day, it became known that Filippov would be at the start of the Olympics. It was noted that he would perform in a neutral status, without national symbols.

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