Olympic athlete exchanges biathlon rifle for assault rifle and goes to defend Ukraine

Sunday, 13 March 2022, 17:13

The famous Ukrainian biathlete Anastasia Merkushyna has joined the ranks of border guards who, together with other forces, are defending their country.

Source: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

Details: "Today many famous and public figures have left their usual activities and became defenders of the Motherland.

Renowned biathlete Anastasia Merkushyna, who holds the title of world and European champion among juniors and who has competed at two Olympic Games, has joined the ranks of the border guards.

The Ukrainian flag has been raised in her honour many times elsewhere in the world; now it's time to defend it, says the athlete."