Artem AREFYEV

"My father wanted me to play hockey, but it's no for me, I'm not a team person. Then my father said, 'Well, let's try skating.'" (35media.ru, 15 Jan 2020)

Ambition:

"My goal is to go to the Olympics, but with the current status of Russia in international sports, I'm afraid to dream about it." (35media.ru, 15 Jan 2020)

Memorable:

Winning the 500m at the 2021 World Cup in Heerenveen. (rambler.ru, 25 Jan 2021)

Hero:

Speed skater Jeremy Wotherspoon (CAN), Nagano 1998 silver medallist and eight-time world champion.

Speed skater Ivan Skobrev (RUS), Vancouver 2010 dual medallist and 2011 world allround champion. (isu.org)

Award:

Master of Sport of International Class of the Russian Federation (2020)

General Interest

NERVOUS FAN
Due to his sport, he does not often get the chance to visit his relatives and it is hard for them to come to see him as well. "They sometimes come to competitions, but my mom says she gets very worried in the stands. It's easier for her to watch me on television from home." (35media.ru, 15 Jan 2020)

Milestones

Finished seventh in the 500m at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

Social Media

https://www.instagram.com/3.14john/
VK Page: https://vk.com/speedsterrr

Legend

:: Gold Medal Event

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