Championship of Ukraine of walking

In Sumy Ukraine took the championship away from the sport. Fought for the title of champions - 43 athletes from 8 areas in male and female groups. On results - tell Daniel Snisar.

On the day of the competition in Sumy, in buckets, pouring dosch. Cool and wet weather - best helped athletes who fought for supremacy in the 11th Championship of Ukraine of walking.

runner competing at a distance of 20,000 meters. Among athletes and Ivan Losev. He finished first. Athlete says - only hoped to win.

During the year the average walker overcome - 5.6 thousand kilometers. Each victory - athletes closer to the main goal - membership in the Ukrainian national team.

"Champion of Ukraine, 2nd place, 3rd place - should be included in the team. And that's just for those athletes who came here a great chance to be included in the team. We have a fairly good representation in the competition. 13 masters of sports international class, 18 masters of sports, 11 candidates for the master, "- said Alexey Serdjuchenko coach the national team of Ukraine in athletics, organizers of the championship.

Championship organizers expect that the competition will be held in Sumy future. It is a city of walkers athletes consider the capital of walking. Moreover, it lives here - the best runner of the 20th century - Vladimir Holubnychyy.