Nikita Andreev (freestyle skier)

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Nikita Andreev
Personal information
NationalityFlag of Russia.svg  Russia
Born (2004-09-12) 12 September 2004 (age 18)
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Sport
SportFreestyle skiing
Event(s)Moguls
Medal record
Men's freestyle skiing
Representing Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Junior World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2021 KrasnoyarskMoguls

Nikita Andreev (born 12 September 2004) is a Russian freestyle skier. [1] He competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics. [2]

Career

Andreev won a gold medal at the 2021 Junior World Championships in the moguls event. [3] He finished 27th out of 30 competitors in the first qualifying round in the men's moguls event at the 2022 Winter Olympics. After finishing in the top ten of the second qualifying round and the top 12 of the first final round, he failed to complete his run in the second final round, [4] eliminating him from medal contention and the competition.

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References

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  2. "Nikita ANDREEV Biography, Olympic Medals, Records and Age". International Olympic Committee .
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