Biathlon is today one of the most exciting and spectacular sports. Both men and women are engaged in biathlon. To be successful, athletes have to train all year round. Anna Nikulina demonstrates decent results.
Starting conditions
Long-term statistics show that people come to sports for various reasons. Some become professionals purposefully. Others enter the mainstream by accident. In any case, it is important that natural abilities are combined with psychological stability. Anna Igorevna Nikulina was born on August 25, 1991 in an ordinary family. Parents at that time lived in the famous city of Novosibirsk. My father is a cook by profession, he worked in one of the restaurants. Mother taught drawing in college.
In childhood, Anya did not stand out from her peers in any way. She was friends with the girls who lived next door. When the age approached, she was enrolled in school. Nikulin studied well. I did well in all subjects. She participated in public life. She attended physical education lessons as part of the curriculum. I did not study in sports sections. When she turned thirteen, she changed dramatically in her daily life. The father drew attention to the fact that his daughter is growing thin and, in his opinion, weak. And I decided to rectify the situation.
Until this moment, the family knew about biathlon only from television programs. The parents wanted to send the girl to the rhythmic gymnastics section. However, the closest to the house turned out to be a specialized children's and youth sports school "Biathlon Center". Since no ambitious goals were set when choosing, Anna was enrolled in biathlon. At first, she did not really understand what was required of her. Yes, you have to ski and shoot. It is interesting to note that by that time Nikulina barely knew how to stand on skis, which is not typical for Siberian conditions.
And Anna made another amazing discovery for herself in the spring. It turns out that when the snow melts, the training of biathletes does not stop. The first summer at the start of her sports career was defining for Nikulina. She mastered the trail running technique. Gradually I got used to the tough daily routine. By the winter season, which begins in Novosibirsk in November, the novice biathlete has already developed a sporting passion. The trainings were interspersed with local competitions. Anna gradually gained experience. She developed, so to speak, a taste for biathlon.
Efforts and results
The main specificity of biathlon is the integration of two activities - skiing and air rifle shooting. When a skier overcomes a certain distance, a certain breathing rhythm is formed in him. When stopping at the line for shooting, it is recommended to hold your breath. Otherwise, it will be difficult to hit the target - the muscles tremble at a high heart rate and it is not so easy to aim. Anna faced this phenomenon already in the first training sessions. Together with the trainer, they found the optimal running pace, a way to concentrate when shooting.
Any skill is reinforced with regular exercise. For an athlete who has set high goals, everything else except training is relegated to the background. Nikulina improved her results from year to year. At first, she "did not go well" with the shooting. To even out the situation, additional exercises had to be performed. Do breathing exercises. Yes, Anna ran a distance at an average pace, without speeding up her heartbeat. And this allowed her to improve her shooting performance. At the age of fifteen, she became a member of the youth national team of Russia.
Recognitions and awards
Nikulin began playing for the national team of the country in 2014. At this level, preparation for the competition is carried out with great care. By the beginning of the season, each athlete selects his own equipment individually. Rifle, skis and poles, overalls and gloves all affect the final result. There are no trifles in biathlon; both athletes and coaches follow this rule. In the first season, Anna finished second in the relay team at the next stage of the IBU Cup. Each of the participants made her own contribution and, as they say, gave her all in full.
The following year, the World Cup competitions did not bring the desired results to the Russian biathletes. During that period, a doping scandal erupted, and the girls were not in the best emotional state. By the 2016 season, the athletes managed to cope with negative emotions and performed with maximum efficiency. Nikulina became the owner of the small IBU Cup in the sprint program. And at the end of the season, Russian biathletes won the main continental cup. In addition to this, in March 2017, Anna won the gold medal of the Russian Championship in pursuit.
Essays on personal life
Anna Nikulina's sports achievements are regularly reported in newspapers and television programs. The titled biathlete willingly communicates with journalists. Easily answers questions about his personal life. Today Anna is not married. Although already psychologically ready for the role of a wife. It remains only to receive the intended awards. It is possible that the future husband is in the immediate environment.
Four years ago, Anna graduated from the Siberian State University of Railways with a degree in transportation management. The athlete still lives in Novosibirsk. She has her own apartment, but Anna often visits her parents' house. Knows how to crochet well.
