Russia's Nikolay Kruglov takes aim during a training session for the men's biathlon event at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, February 15, 2010. REUTERS/Issei Kato (CANADA)

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov takes aim during a training session for the men's biathlon event at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, February 15, 2010. REUTERS/Issei Kato (CANADA)

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov competes during the Biathlon World Cup 10 km individual competition in Hochfilzen December 11, 2009. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler (AUSTRIA - Tags: SPORT BIATHLON) 

Christoph Sumann of Austria leaves shooting in front of Nikolay Kruglov (R) of Russia and Toni Lang of Germany (L) during the men's 4x7.5 km relay competition during the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 8, 2009. Austria won the event with Russia taking second place and Germany taking third place. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke (GERMANY) 

Russia's team poses after the men's 4 x 7.5 km relay competition at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 8, 2009. Austria won ahead of Russia who placed second and Germany who finished third place. Pictured are L-R: Evgeny Ustyugov, Dmitri Yaroshenko, Maxim Tchoudov and Nikolay Kruglov. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

Austria's Christoph Suman (L), Russia's Nikolay Kruglov and Germany's Toni Lang (R) aim their rifles during the men's 4 x 7.5 km relay competition at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 8, 2009. Austria won ahead of Russia who placed second and Germany who finished third place. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

Nikolay Kruglov of Russia reacts after finishing the men's 4x7.5 km relay competition during the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 8, 2009. Austria won the event with Russia taking second place and Germany taking third place. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke (GERMANY) 

Nikolay Kruglov of Russia reacts after finishing the men's 4x7.5 km relay competition during the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 8, 2009. Austria won the event with Russia taking second place and Germany taking third place. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke (GERMANY) 

Nikolay Kruglov of Russia leaves shooting in front of Christoph Sumann of Austria (L) and Toni Lang of Germany (R) during the men's 4x7.5 km relay competition during the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 8, 2009. Austria won the event with Russia taking second place and Germany taking third place. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke (GERMANY) 

Christoph Sumann of Austria leaves shooting in front of Nikolay Kruglov (R) of Russia and Toni Lang of Germany (L) during the men's 4x7.5 km relay competition during the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 8, 2009. Austria won ahead of Russia who placed second and Germany who finished third place. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke (GERMANY) 

Russia's Biathlon team poses after winning a Men's World Cup Biathlon 4 x 7.5 km Relay competition in Hochfilzen December 14, 2008. (L-R) Ivan Tcherezov, Maxim Tchoudov, Maxim Maksimov and Nikolay Kruglov. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader (AUSTRIA) 

Russia's Ivan Tcherezov (L), Nikolay Kruglov (2nd L), Dmitri Yaroshenko (3rd L) and Maxim Tchoudov pose with their medals after winning the men's 4 x 7.5 km relay event at the Biathlon World Championships in Ostersund February 16, 2008. REUTERS/Bob Strong (SWEDEN) 

Russia's Ivan Tcherezov (L), Nikolay Kruglov (2nd L), Dmitri Yaroshenko (3rd L) and Maxim Tchoudov celebrate afer winning the men's 4 x 7.5 km relay event at the Biathlon World Championships in Ostersund February 16, 2008. REUTERS/Bob Strong (SWEDEN) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov (front) and Norway's Rune Bratsveen competes during men's relay competition at biathlon World Championships in Ostersund February 16, 2008.
REUTERS/Ints Kalnins (SWEDEN) 

Russia's Dmitri Yaroshenko, Svetlana Sleptsova, Oksana Neupokoeva and Nikolay Kruglov (L-R) pose with their medals after taking third place in the mixed relay at the Biathlon World Championships in Ostersund February 12, 2008. REUTERS/Bob Strong (SWEDEN) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov (front), Italy's Rene Laurent Vuillermoz, France's Vincent Jay and Ukraine's Olexander Bilanenko compete during mixed relay competition at the Biathlon World Championships in Ostersund February 12, 2008.
REUTERS/Ints Kalnins (SWEDEN) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov competes in the men's 12.5 kilometres pursuit race at the Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva, northern Italy, January 19, 2008 REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov competes in the men's 12.5 kilometres pursuit race at the Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva, northern Italy, January 19, 2008 REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY) 

Germany's Michael Greis (R) and Russia's Nikolay Kruglov compete in the men's 12.5 km pursuit race at the Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva, northern Italy, January 19, 2008. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov reacts at the end of the men's 12.5 kilometres pursuit race at the Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva, northern Italy January 19, 2008. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov reacts at the end of the men's 12.5 kilometres pursuit race at the Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva, northern Italy, January 19, 2008 REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY) 

Germany's Michael Greis (R) and Russia's Nikolay Kruglov compete in the men's 12.5 km pursuit race at the Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva, northern Italy, January 19, 2008 REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov (L-R), Sweden's Bjorn Ferry and Germany's Michael Greis pose on the podium at the end of the men's 12.5 kilometres pursuit race at the Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva, northern Italy, January 19, 2008. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov (R) and Norway's Ole Einar Bjorndalen compete in the men's 10 kilometres sprint race at the Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva, northern Italy, January 18, 2008 REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY) 

(L to R) Russia's Nikolay Kruglov, Germany's Michael Greis and Norway's Ole Einar Bjorndalen pose on the podium of the men's 10 kilometres sprint race at the Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva, northern Italy, January 18, 2008 REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov competes in the men's 10 kilometres sprint race at the Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva, northern Italy, January 18, 2008 REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY) 

Russia's Ivan Tcherezov, Nikolay Kruglov, Dimitri Yaroshenko and Maxim Tchoudov (L-R) celebrate their second place in the men's 4x7.5 kilometres relay at the Biathlon World Cup in the southern Bavarian resort of Ruhpolding January 10, 2008. REUTERS/Michael Dalder (GERMANY) 

Russia's Kruglov runs during the men's 15 km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Norways Ole Einar Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third.REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke (GERMANY) 

Norways Ole Einar Bjoerndalen skis on his way to win the men's 15km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Norways Ole Einar Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Germany's Michael Greis arrives to shoot during the men's 15km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Norways Ole Einar Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen crosses the finish line during the men's 15km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Norways Ole Einar Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Norway's Emil Helge Svendsen celebrates during flower ceremony after the men's 15 km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Norways Ole Einar Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke (GERMANY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov shoots during the men's 15km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov celebrates during the flower ceremony after the men's 15 km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke (GERMANY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov crosses the finish line during the men's 15km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Norway's Ole Einar Bjoerndalen leaves the shooting during the men's 15 km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke (GERMANY) 

Norways Ole Einar Bjoerndalen shoots during the men's 15km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Norways Ole Einar Bjoerndalen celebrates after he wins the men's 15km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Norways Ole Einar Bjoerndalen arrives to shoot during the men's 15km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Norways Ole Einar Bjoerndalen skis on his way to win the men's 15km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Norways Ole Einar Bjoerndalen celebrates after he wins the men's 15km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Norways Ole Einar Bjoerndalen celebrates after he wins the men's 15km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Norways Ole Einar Bjoerndalen celebrates after he wins the men's 15km mass start race at the Biathlon World Cup in the eastern German town of Oberhof January 6, 2008. Bjoerndalen won ahead of Russia's Nikolay Kruglov who placed second and Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen who placed third. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Nikolay Kruglov of Russia celebrates finishing first place after the Biathlon World Cup 4x7.5 km man relay competition in Pokljuka December 16, 2007.
REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic (SLOVENIA) 

The winning team (L-R) Nikolay Kruglov, Maxim Tchoudov, Dmitri Yaroshenko and Andrei Makoveev of Russia celebrate in the finish area after the Biathlon World Cup 4x7, 5 km Men relay event in Pokljuka December 16, 2007.
REUTERS/Tina Kosec (SLOVENIA) 

Russia's Ivan Tcherezov, Maxim Tchoudov, Nikolay Kruglov and Dmitri Yaroshenko (L-R) pose as they celebrate their second place in a Biathlon World Cup 4x7.5km Relay competition in Hochfilzen December 9, 2007. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader (AUSTRIA) 

Nikolay Kruglov (L) of Russia hands over to Dmitri Yaroshenko during a Biathlon World Cup 4x7.5km Relay competition in Hochfilzen December 9, 2007. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader (AUSTRIA) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov shoots to win in the men's 4 x 7.5 km relay event at the Biathlon World Championship in the northern Italy ski resort of Anterselva February 10, 2007. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY) 

Russia's Ivan Tcherezov (L), Dmitri Iarochenko (2nd L), Maxim Tchoudov (2nd R) and Nikolay Kruglov (R) celebrate after winning the gold medal in the men's 4 x 7.5 km relay event at the Biathlon World Championship in the northern Italy ski resort of Anterselva February 10, 2007. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY) 

Russia's team (L to R) Ivan Tchoudov, Maxim Tchoudov, Dmitri Iarochenko and Nikolay Kruglov show their gold medals at the end of the men's 4 x 7.5 km relay event at the Biathlon World Championship in the northern Italy ski resort of Anterselva February 10, 2007.
REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (ITALY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov (C) is congratulated by his team mates Maxim Tchoudov (R) and Dmitri Iarochenko (L) after he crosses the finish line in the men's 4 x 7.5 km relay event at the Biathlon World Championship in the northern Italy ski resort of Anterselva February 10, 2007. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (ITALY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov celebrates as he crosses the finish line in the men's 4 x 7.5 km relay event at the Biathlon World Championship in the northern Italy ski resort of Anterselva February 10, 2007. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (ITALY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov celebrates as he crosses the finish line in the men's 4 x 7.5 km relay event at the Biathlon World Championship in the northern Italy ski resort of Anterselva February 10, 2007. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov celebrates as he crosses the finish line in the men's 4 x 7.5 km relay event at the Biathlon World Championship in the northern Italy ski resort of Anterselva February 10, 2007. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov celebrates as he crosses the finish line in the men's 4 x 7.5 km relay event at the Biathlon World Championship in the northern Italy ski resort of Anterselva February 10, 2007. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY) 

Nikolay Kruglov of Russia shoots during the men's 20 km individual race competition at the Biathlon World Championship at the Anterselva ski resort, northern Italy February 6, 2007. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (ITALY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov skis during the men's 20 km individual event at the Biathlon World Championship at the Anterselva ski resort, northern Italy February 6, 2007. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov skis the men's 10 kilometres sprint race at the Biathlon World Cup in Pokljuka January 18, 2007. Kruglov was placed fourth. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic (SLOVENIA) 

Norway's Ole Einar Bjoerndalen (L) and Russia's Nikolay Kruglov arrive for shooting during the men's 10 kilometres sprint race at the Biathlon World Cup in the southern Bavarian resort of Ruhpolding, January 13, 2007. REUTERS/Alexandra Beier (GERMANY) 

Russia's Nikolay Kruglov skis during the men's 4x7.5 km relay at the Biathlon World Cup in the southern German town of Ruhpolding January 11, 2007. Team Norway won the race ahead of Russia and Germany. REUTERS/Michael Dalder (GERMANY)