The Kuban biathlonist replaced sports nationality

International Olympic Committee (International Olympic Committee ) allowed two Russian athletes, Lapshin Timofey and to Avvakumova Catherina to play for South Korea.

Both biathlonists obtained South Korean nationality in 2017, specified in the press service International Olympic Committee.

the largest victory Avvakumova Catherina who since 2012 trained to Sochi — the second place in the championship Russian Federation in mass start 2016. From achievements Lapshin Timofey — "silver " the World Cup in pursuit and two victories at the World Cup stages in relay as a part of the national team Russian Federation.