A l’occasion de notre questionnaire posé aux grands champions étrangers, www.ski-nordique.net publiera exceptionnellement les réponses en anglais avec si besoin une traduction Française.
Name ? First name ? Age ? Size ? Weight ?
Ilya Chernousov, 24 yers, 175cm, 73kg
Where do you live ?
My house in Novossibirsk, Akademgorodok, Siberia
The top of your season ?
For last season : 1. Bronze medal in WSC Oslo, 2. My 1st place ACR Greenland (Groenland), 3 my 1st place in Rybonsk Rybinsk and Falun Prologue.
The flop of your season ?
I don't have Flop only one bad race in Lahti because I was very tired after Oslo.
Who are your sponsors ?
Ekomach, I only have one personal sponsor. I’m searching another sponsors now.
The best race of your life ?
I don't think about that. My Best Race will be in the near future.
Your main character trait ?
I like to be a winner ! But i'm not sad if i don't achieve success when i would like. And i'm friendly with people, i think. (J’aime bien gagner mais je ne suis pas triste pour autant si je n’y parviens pas. Je pense également être sympa avec les gens qui me connaissent.)
Your major flaw ?
I don't speak English correctly and French and German and another languages.
Your motto ?
All will be ok ! Don't worry be happy !
Your biggest fear ?
I don't have fear, i don't have a time for thinking of what is it my fear. (Je n’ai pas de peur particulière et je n’ai pas le temps de penser à celà)
What would you like to change in your physique ?
It will be good if i had more tall. 5cm more will be ok ! But i like my body, i'm glad that i have...
What would you like to change in your sport ?
Nothing! Now we have a good team. We make a good work together.
How many true friends ?
True... not so much...just five or six.
With whom you will never go on vacation ?
With Angela Merkel and Barack Obama !
Your last three SMS sent? and received ?
Last SMS i sent for one nice girl and i don't have received answer. Please send SMS for me +372....105 J
Your favorite sportsman or sportswoman (any sport) ?
Vincent Vittoz, Irina Isinbaeva, Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps
The last movie you saw at the cinema ?
I don’t remember the name of this film, but it’s a movie with Angelina Jolie
The music you love ?
I can hear very different music...
What is a perfect saturday night for you ?
If i don't have training during next days, sometimes i like to seat at home with friends drink little bit vine and hear funny histories...this is evening... night time only for girls:)... some time i go to the party...this is good relax for head.
Your favorite hobbies ?
Walking to the mountains...I like travel...
The dish that you love to cook ?
Cocktails :) and easy Italian food. I like pasta, vino and mozzarella...:)
What is the perfect and ideal gift for you ?
I like to make gifts for people for make them happy...but for me i don't know.
What is perfect happiness ?
Believe in yourself ...(croire en toi)
Your last vacation ?
In Greenland :) (Groenland) two weeks it was very nice!!!
The biggest mistake you have done ?
I could be with medal at 50 km in Oslo but i made two mistakes.
Your first car ?
Peugeot 307
Your life after your sports career ?
I will be live in the mountain with beautiful girl :) and we will have house near the sea. We will be make a lot of traveling...But seriously, i don't think about that…
What are your goals for next season ?
All the season will be important for me!
Last question : Are you able to write something in french for the fans of www.ski-nordique.net ?
I need some help or that : “Regarder et faire du sport. Le sport est la vie et comme on dit en Russie: Un corps sain dans un esprit sain. »
Photos : Nordic Focus