[1] Spitsov debuted in the World Cup in Davos, Switzerland, on 9 December 2017.

He participated at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in 15 km interval race, two silver medals in team sprint (with Alexander Bolshunov) and men's relay.

[2] All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

On 10 February 2022, Spitsov, who was previously senior lieutenant, received the rank of captain by the National Guard of Russia.

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