Denis Sergeyevich Spitsov (; born 16 August 1996) 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 15 km interval race, two silver medals in team sprint (with Alexander Bolshunov) and men's relay. Spitsov also finished fourth in 30 km skiathlon.

Denis Spitsov

Cross-country skiing results

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

Denis Spitsov

Olympic Games

5 medals – (1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze)

Denis Spitsov

Distance reduced to 30 km due to weather conditions.

World Championships

World Cup

Season standings

Individual podiums

1 victory – (1 ) 6 podiums – (1 , 5 )

Team podiums

1 victory – (1 ) 4 podiums – (4 )

Personal life

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

Notes

References

1996 births

Living people

People from Vozhegodsky District

Russian male cross-country skiers

Cross-country skiers at the 2018 Winter Olympics

Cross-country skiers at the 2022 Winter Olympics

Olympic cross-country skiers for Russia

Medalists at the 2018 Winter Olympics

Medalists at the 2022 Winter Olympics

Olympic gold medalists for the Russian Olympic Committee athletes

Olympic silver medalists for the Russian Olympic Committee athletes

Olympic silver medalists for Olympic Athletes from Russia

Olympic bronze medalists for Olympic Athletes from Russia

Olympic medalists in cross-country skiing

Tour de Ski skiers

Sportspeople from Vologda Oblast