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Olympic cross-country ski champion Tatiana Sorina gives birth to third child
In short
Tatiana Sorina, an Olympic champion in cross-country skiing, has given birth to her third child, a son, according to RBC. Her husband, Yegor Sorin, is a coach of the Russian national team. Sorin had earlier said the skier would return to training with the team in November.
Why it matters
The birth is a personal milestone for an Olympic champion in cross-country skiing, as reported by a state news agency and a business outlet. RBC's mention that Sorina is expected back in training with the national team in November ties the news to the Russian squad's plans, though the documents give no further detail on her competitive schedule.
Key facts
- Tatiana Sorina is an Olympic champion in cross-country skiing, according to RBC. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Sorina has given birth to her third child, RBC reported. [ 1 , 2 ]
- The child is a son, according to RBC, and Sorina and her husband became parents for the third time. [ 2 ]
- Her husband, Yegor Sorin, is a coach of the Russian national team, according to RBC. [ 2 ]
- Sorin had earlier said the skier would resume training with the team in November, RBC reported. [ 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The child's sex and the place of birth. Only RBC identifies the child as a son; RIA Novosti reports only a third child, and neither outlet states where the birth took place.
- When Sorina will actually return to training and competition. RBC refers to an earlier statement by Yegor Sorin about a November return; neither document gives a confirmed date or further detail.
What local media are saying
Official sourcesThe state news agency RIA Novosti carried the birth as a single-line item, identifying Sorina as an Olympic champion and reporting her third child with no further detail.
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Business mediaRBC gave the fuller account, naming the child as a son, identifying Sorina's husband as national team coach Yegor Sorin, and recalling his earlier statement that she would return to training with the team in November.
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