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Nina Fyodorova

1947 – 2019

Cross-country skier

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About Nina Fyodorova

Lived 1947 – 2019 (aged 71). Nina Fyodorova was a Russian cross-country skier.

Nina Viktorovna Baldycheva (; also known as Baldychova, Fedorova, Baldycheva-Fedorova or Fyodorova; 18 July 1947 – 27 January 2019) was a Russian cross-country skier who competed from 1970 to 1980. She won three medals at the Winter Olympics with a gold in the 4 × 5 km relay, a silver in the 4 × 5 km relay (1980), and a bronze in the 5 km (1976). In the relay in 1976, she injured her left hand in a fall at the start, but completed the race.

At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Fyodorova earned two gold (3 × 5 km relay: 1970, 4 × 5 km: 1974) and one bronze medals (5 km: 1970). Domestically she won one individual Soviet title, over 5 km in 1971, and eight relay titles (1969–73, 1975–76, 1979). After retiring from competitions she worked as a cross-country skiing coach in Saint Petersburg.

Olympic Games 3 medals – (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) Year Age 5 km 10 km 3/4 × 5 km relay 1972 24 10 — — 1976 28 Bronze 4 Gold 1980 32 5 6 Silver

World Championships 3 medals – (2 gold, 1 bronze) Year Age 5 km 10 km 20 km 3/4 × 5 km relay 1970 22 Bronze — Gold 1974 26 5 — Gold 1980 32 5

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Order of the Badge of Honour; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
Also known as
Nina Viktorovna Baldycheva

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nina Fyodorova?

cross-country skier

When was Nina Fyodorova born?

Nina Fyodorova was born on 18 July 1947 in Travino.

When did Nina Fyodorova die?

Nina Fyodorova died on 27 January 2019 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Nina Fyodorova's occupation?

Nina Fyodorova was a cross-country skier.

What nationality was Nina Fyodorova?

Nina Fyodorova was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nina Fyodorova

· Wikidata: Q271336

· DBpedia: Nina Fyodorova

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