Congratulations to Paralympic 1km sprint champion Mikhalina Lysova 2014-03-12 18:25:00 Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Mikhalina Lysova, the XI Paralympic Winter Games champion in 1km cross-country skiing sprint in the visually impaired category. The message reads, in part: “You have achieved success in yet another athletic discipline, winning the top medal in the cross-country skiing sprint. I sincerely congratulate you on this triumph and wish you new victories and achievements.”