Mark Yurevich Starostin (Russian: Марк Юрьевич Старостин, born December 23, 1990) is a Kazakhstani cross-country skier who has competed since 2012 till 2016.

Mark Starostin
Full nameMark Yurevich Starostin
Born (1990-12-23) December 23, 1990 (age 33)
Tselinograd, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union
World Cup career
Seasons2012–2016
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Kazakhstan
U23 World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Liberec 30 km skiathlon
Junior World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Mals 4 × 5 km relay
Winter Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2013 Trentino 4 × 10 km relay
Silver medal – second place 2013 Trentino 15 km skiathlon
Silver medal – second place 2015 Štrbské Pleso 4 × 7.5 km relay

Early years edit

Starostin was 3–4 years old when he tried to ski for the first time, and the first competition he took part in was opening of the winter season of Akmola Province.[1] He studied in the 4th grade then. Starostin trained at the Specialized school of perfect sport mastery of Astana.[1] He became a professional under coaching his father, Yuri, who is honored sportsmen of the Soviet Union.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Sportsman from the capital will vindicate honor of Kazakhstan with the Olympic team in Sochi". Astana Municipality. January 28, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2014.

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