Bolsjunov Joins Reality TV Show

Russian cross-country skier Aleksandr Bolsjunov, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, will compete in the sports reality show 'Titans' for a prize of 10 million rubles (approximately 1 million Norwegian krones). The competition, airing on TNT from September 13, features Bolsjunov against 110 other participants including athletes from various sports like track and field, football, gymnastics, and biathlon, as well as bloggers, artists, special forces members, and stuntmen. esporist.com

Bolsjunov, who was banned from international cross-country skiing since February 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, will now showcase his athletic abilities in this alternative competition format. The show represents a career shift for the former rival of Johannes Høsflot Klæbo as he seeks new competitive challenges outside of traditional skiing.