After winning at the Universiade in Kazan, the Olympic champion of London 2012 noticed that, most probably, she will change the distance for the Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
Universiade. Day 5. Athletics
"Not saying for sure, but maybe," Zaripova admitted in an interview for IA Tatar-Inform.
According to Zaripova`s words when you already have all the titles, it is hard to be on the point of setting yourself for the start. "As long as there is time - I want to try something new," the athlete said and added that she is going to go to the marathon.
"I think that I will not take part in the steeplechase at the next Olympic Games. We must look for new incentives, a new impetus,” she said.