Artyom Zakharov Shifts Focus to Olympic Qualifying Cycle

Kazakhstan track specialist Artyom Zakharov has announced his intention to prioritize the track program and the Olympic qualifying cycle for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Zakharov plans to utilize the flexible and convenient calendar provided by the Astana Qazaqstan Development Team for his road training.

“This year is very important for me, as I have to participate in the qualifying competitions to gain the necessary points to participate in the Olympic Games in Paris. As a preparation for track competitions, a road base is also needed, and our development team offers a simpler, but at the same time high-quality and convenient calendar, which suits me more than the WorldTour calendar, with which track competitions and, in particular, World Cups will overlap too often. Therefore, in agreement with the management of Astana Qazaqstan Team, I decided to spend 2023 together with our development team and, accordingly, Kazakhstan National Track Team”, – said Artyom Zakharov.

Zakharov’s decision comes as he aims to secure the necessary qualifying points for the Olympic Games. By joining forces with the Astana Qazaqstan Development Team and the Kazakhstan National Track Team, Zakharov believes he can optimize his training and competition schedule to better align with his goals.

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