Mirotvortseva is
now placed 18th in the IAAF World Rankings, last
record set one month ago in Rakvere was beaten by 20 seconds.
“I was thinking of the victory but I couldn’t be sure in it because the competitors were pretty tough. But it went pretty well and I'm happy with my result. Of course, with victory, too, ”said Mirotvortseva, who outraced the closest rivals by more than a minute.
Mirotvortseva is studying at Sillamäe Kannuka School and is coached by KJK Sillamäe Kalev in Jevgeni Terentjev. “Race walking is not very popular in Estonia - I am almost the only one who does it, but I like it. There is only one formula to win titles while doing it alone: train, train, train,” she added.