...He might not be a world star yet, but if he keeps on training like he has been, it probably won't be long. Every time I try to pronounce Boris Granovskiy's name I see a picture of how he might look. The picture I have is of an alcoholic KGB-agent. But, Boris is a young American with orienteering ambitions and probably he's the opposite. Maybe I've seen too many B-movies through the years...
Below is a snapshot that gives you a glimpse of Boris. I took the photo at the WOC in 2001. In the snapshot Boris is nervously tracking split times from the men's classic distance race. He's jotting down the times. He's nervous because he's got a bet (probably not a whole lot of money) riding on Rostrup to win. The splits showing up on the big screen behind Boris show Rostrup with a lead that he'd hold to the finish, making Boris a few Finnish Marks richer.
