Ukrainian twins are both hoping to add Olympic medals to their growing collection

The twins have competed both with and against each other in the various biathlon events. “It is nice to have someone of your own blood close to you because biathlon is not an easy sport,” says Vita Semerenko. “You have both joyful moments and sad moments as well. When you feel sad you can cry on a family shoulder.”

Vita will be competing in her second edition of the Games in Sochi 2014 after placing 6th in the Relay event in Vancouver in 2010 whilst sister Valya, who was part of the same relay team also competed in the 15km …read more