MOSCOW, Oct 20 Two-time Olympic champion of the 2014 Sochi Games snowboarder Vik Wild said that he had no plans to leave Russia. According to the athlete, the move would prevent him from realizing his plans and goals. He made the decision to stay, even though he could easily return to the US.
"I'm not one to take the easy way out. Even what is happening now in Russia and around it will not make me regret my decision to stay. Think about moving. On the contrary, now I want to be in this country like never before. Because, perhaps, this Russia needs me. Like she told me & # 34;, — quotes the words of Wilde & # 34; Sport Express & # 34;.
Wilde is a native of the USA. He received Russian citizenship in 2012. At the Olympics in Sochi, the athlete won two gold medals. Eight years later, in Beijing, Wilde won bronze.