Siberian Federal University: SibFU’s student becomes the world champion in Student Orienteering

Marina Vyatkina, student of the School of Physical Education, Sports and Tourism, Siberian Federal University, took gold and silver medals at the World University Orienteering Championships. The competition was held in the Czech Republic on 20-27 February 2022.

Marina Vyatkina won silver in the sprint. In the pursuit, the athlete showed the best result and took 1st place.

“It is important for me that this victory is associated not only with the region and the country, but also with the university — Siberian Federal University. Despite the fact that this was the student games, the strongest athletes of the world contested here, the competition was high, therefore, this result is very significant for me and my sports career,” commented Marina.