Kazakhstan's olympian finish delights fans worldwide

Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan's short track speed skating athlete Abzal Azhgaliev stunned fans with his remarkable finish in the 500-meter qualification race at the Winter Olympics in Italy, leaving viewers in awe.

Despite trailing in last place for most of the race, Azhgaliev capitalized on his competitors' mistakes in the final moments, seizing victory in a dramatic finish.

The race result was determined by a photo finish, with Italian skater Pietro Sighel finishing backward, making the conclusion of the race one of the standout moments of the day.

"Wow! Have you ever seen a photo finish like this? Abzal Azhgaliyev edged out a spinning Pietro Sighel for first place," noted the International Olympic Committee press office.

The video of the finish quickly went viral, garnering 677,000 views within a few hours and sparking excitement among fans.

"Such a close call";
"The blades were so close to those fingers";
"Looks like a NASCAR finale";
"Sighel – the king of the spin, haha";
"Now that’s a race!" – fans commented under the video.

It’s also worth noting that alongside Abzal Azhgaliev, another Kazakh athlete, Denis Nikisha, also advanced to the quarter-finals in the 500-meter short track event. Both athletes will continue their medal chase in the night session from February 18 to 19.

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