Larisa Kurkina

Larisa Nikolaevna Kurkina born 18 December 1973) is a Russian cross-country skier who has competed since 2002. She won a gold medal in the 4 × 5 km relay at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.

Kurkina won a silver medal in the 4 × 5 km relay at the 2005 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and finished fifth in the 30 km at those same championships. She also has one individual victory in a 2004 individual sprint event in Russia.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 gold)

Year Age 10 km individual 15 km skiathlon 30 km mass start Sprint 4 × 5 km relay Team sprint 2006 32 19 — — — Gold —

World Championships 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 10 km individual 15 km skiathlon 30 km mass start Sprint 4 × 5 km relay Team sprint 2005 31 — 9 5 20 —Silver

World Cup Season standings Season Age Discipline standingsSki Tour standingsOverallDistanceSprintTour deSkiWorld CupFinal 2003 29 — 2004 30 17 14 39 2005 31 20 15 53 2006 32 50 34 — 2008 34 26 22 57 20 23 2009 35 38 31 20 — 2010 36 95 68 — — —

Team podiums

2 victories – (2 ) 7 podiums – (6 , 1 )