Sergei Katsov: When you fall, the fear is gone

Sergei, 21, started practicing short track skating at the age of 12 and got to like the speed and the extreme nature of the sport. As far as fear goes, or runs, it is gone with the fall. Daily training helps him overcome the pre-competition tension, and his love of the sport helps him overcome the routine of training. He has represented the IISF in major international competitions, such as European and World Championships, for the past 6 years. His hobbies are well-grounded – he collects lizards and snakes as pets.