Rita Achkina

Rita Nikolayevna Achkina (; born 1 February 1938) is a retired Belarusian cross-country skier. In 1965 she won the 5 km, 10 km and 3 × 5 km relay events at the Soviet championships. Next year she earned two medals at the 1966 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a gold in the 3 × 5 km relay and a bronze in the 5 km. She competed in these two events at the 1968 Winter Olympics and won a bronze medal in the relay, placing sixth individually. After retiring from competitions she worked as elementary school teacher.

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

Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 5 km 10 km 3 × 5 km relay 1964 26 10 — — 1968 30 6 — Bronze

World Championships 2 medals – (1 gold, 1 bronze) Year Age 5 km 10 km 3 × 5 km relay 1966 28 Bronze 8 Gold