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Russian Olympic champion in ski racing received neutral status
Spitsov took gold in the relay at the Beijing Games. He has four more Olympic medals on his account
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Olympic champion in ski racing Denis Spitsov received a neutral status, according to the website of the International Federation of Ski Sports and Snowboard (FIS).
FIS admits Russians in neutral status, on September 22, the organization softened the criteria for obtaining it by Russian athletes. Dozens of Russians have been granted neutral status.
Spitsov, 30, took gold in the relay at the Beijing Games. He also has three silver medals and bronze medals.
