Denis Spitsov


Denis Sergeyevich Spitsov is a Russian cross-country skier who competes internationally.
Spitsov debuted in the World Cup in Davos, Switzerland, on 9 December 2017. He participated at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in [Cross-country skiing at the Cross-country skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics|2018 Winter Olympics – Men's 15 kilometre freestyle|15 km interval race], two silver medals in team sprint and men's relay. Spitsov also finished fourth in 30 km skiathlon.

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games

  • 5 medals –
Year Age 15 km
individual
30 km
skiathlon
50 km
mass start
Sprint 4 × 10 km
relay
Team
sprint
201821Bronze420SilverSilver
[Cross-country skiing at the Cross-country skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics|2022 Winter Olympics|2022]25Silver6Gold

Distance reduced to 30 km due to weather conditions.

World Cup

Individual podiums

No.SeasonDateLocationRaceLevelPlace
12017–187 January 2018

Team podiums

  • 1 victory –
  • 4 podiums –
No.SeasonDateLocationRaceLevelPlaceTeammates
12018–199 December 2018

Personal life

On 10 February 2022, Spitsov, who was previously senior lieutenant, received the rank of captain by the National Guard of Russia.