Cross-country skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's 4 x 5 kilometre relay
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The women's 4 x 5 kilometre relay cross-country skiing
competition at the 2010 Winter Olympics
in Vancouver
, Canada
was held on 25 February at Whistler Olympic Park
at 11:15 PST.
Russia
was the defending Olympic champion
with the team of Natalia Baranova-Masolkina
, Larisa Kurkina
, Yuliya Chepalova, and Yevgeniya Medvedeva-Arbuzova. Baranova-Masolikina retired following the 2006 Winter Olympics
while Chepalova retired in August 2009 after testing positive for recombinant erythropoietin
(EPO) doping
(She would be banned from the International Ski Federation
(FIS) for two years in a decision rendered on 23 December 2009 that would run until 20 August 2011.). The defending world champions
were the Finnish
team of Pirjo Muranen, Virpi Kuitunen
, Riitta-Liisa Roponen, and Aino-Kaisa Saarinen (The same foursome also won the event at the 2007 championships
.) The last World Cup competition for this event prior to the 2010 Games took place 22 November 2009 in Beitostoelen, Norway and was won by the Swedish
team of Anna Olsson, Sara Lindborg
, Anna Haag
, and Charlotte Kalla
.
Each team used four skiers who each compete over two separate 2.5 km circuits with classical using the red circuit while freestyle using the blue circuit. The first two raced in the classical technique, and the final pair of skiers raced freestyle technique.
Sweden's Olsson had the fastest first leg with Norway and Germany, who were using the same foursome in the starting order shown that won them silver at last year's world championships, rounding out the top three. Kowalcyzk had the fastest second leg and in the classical technique, moved Poland (who would finish sixth) into the lead after the second exchange with Italy (who would finish fourth) and Norway rounding out the top three. Kalla of Sweden would have the fastest third leg and in the freestyle technique to propel her country from eighth to fifth. The top three after the third exchange was Norway, Italy, and tied for third with Germany and defending world champion Finland, who was using the same foursome in their same starting order. Norway's Bjørgen had the final anchor leg to give her team their gold medal in this event at the Winter Olympics since 1984
. Defending Olympic champion Russia, with Medvedeva (formerly Medvedeva-Abruzova) being the only returning member, finished a disappointing eighth. Meanwhile the Swedes, winners of the last World Cup event, finished fifth with Kalla being the only returnee of the foursome that won the previous November.
Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing is a winter sport in which participants propel themselves across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles...
competition at the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
was held on 25 February at Whistler Olympic Park
Whistler Olympic Park
The Whistler Olympic Park is the location of the Nordic events facilities for the 2010 Winter Olympics and is located in the Madeley Creek basin in the Callaghan Valley, west of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. The facility hosted the biathlon, cross-country skiing, nordic combined, and ski...
at 11:15 PST.
Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
was the defending Olympic champion
Cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics
The cross-country skiing events at the 2006 Winter Olympics featured 12 events, from February 11, 2006 to 26 February 2006 at Pragelato in Turin.-Medal table:-Men's events:-Women's events:-Participating nations:...
with the team of Natalia Baranova-Masolkina
Natalia Baranova-Masolkina
Natalia Baranova-Masalkina is a former Russian cross-country skier who has competed from 1994 to 2006. She won a gold medal in the 4 x 5 km at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin....
, Larisa Kurkina
Larisa Kurkina
Larisa Kurkina is a Russian cross-country skier who has competed since 2002. She won a gold medal in the 4 x 5 km at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin....
, Yuliya Chepalova, and Yevgeniya Medvedeva-Arbuzova. Baranova-Masolikina retired following the 2006 Winter Olympics
2006 Winter Olympics
The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. This marked the second time Italy hosted the Olympic Winter Games, the first being the VII Olympic Winter...
while Chepalova retired in August 2009 after testing positive for recombinant erythropoietin
Erythropoietin
Erythropoietin, or its alternatives erythropoetin or erthropoyetin or EPO, is a glycoprotein hormone that controls erythropoiesis, or red blood cell production...
(EPO) doping
Doping (sport)
The use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport is commonly referred to by the term "doping", particularly by those organizations that regulate competitions. The use of performance enhancing drugs is mostly done to improve athletic performance. This is why many sports ban the use of performance...
(She would be banned from the International Ski Federation
International Ski Federation
The International Ski Federation, known by its name in French, Fédération Internationale de Ski is the main international organisation for ski sports...
(FIS) for two years in a decision rendered on 23 December 2009 that would run until 20 August 2011.). The defending world champions
Cross-country skiing at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009
At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 in Liberec, Czech Republic, twelve cross-country skiing events were held with six for men and six for women. The format of the program has been unchanged since the 2005 World Championships in Oberstdorf, Germany...
were the Finnish
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
team of Pirjo Muranen, Virpi Kuitunen
Virpi Kuitunen
Virpi Katriina Sarasvuo is a Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1995 to 2010. She won a bronze medal in the team sprint event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin and earned her best individual finish of fifth in the individual sprint event in those same games...
, Riitta-Liisa Roponen, and Aino-Kaisa Saarinen (The same foursome also won the event at the 2007 championships
Cross-country skiing at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2007
Cross-country skiing was one of the three disciplines of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2007, held between February 22 and March 4, 2007 in Sapporo, Japan....
.) The last World Cup competition for this event prior to the 2010 Games took place 22 November 2009 in Beitostoelen, Norway and was won by the Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
team of Anna Olsson, Sara Lindborg
Sara Lindborg
Sara Lindborg is a Swedish cross country skier who has competed since 2002. Her best World Cup finish was second twice, both in the 4 x 5 km relay in France...
, Anna Haag
Anna Haag
Anna Margret Haag is a Swedish cross-country skier who has been competing since 2003. She won a bronze medal in the 4 x 5 km at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 in Liberec....
, and Charlotte Kalla
Charlotte Kalla
Charlotte Kalla is a Swedish cross-country skier who has been competing since 2004. She won a bronze medal in the 4 x 5 km relay at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 in Liberec...
.
Each team used four skiers who each compete over two separate 2.5 km circuits with classical using the red circuit while freestyle using the blue circuit. The first two raced in the classical technique, and the final pair of skiers raced freestyle technique.
Results
The following are the results of the event.Sweden's Olsson had the fastest first leg with Norway and Germany, who were using the same foursome in the starting order shown that won them silver at last year's world championships, rounding out the top three. Kowalcyzk had the fastest second leg and in the classical technique, moved Poland (who would finish sixth) into the lead after the second exchange with Italy (who would finish fourth) and Norway rounding out the top three. Kalla of Sweden would have the fastest third leg and in the freestyle technique to propel her country from eighth to fifth. The top three after the third exchange was Norway, Italy, and tied for third with Germany and defending world champion Finland, who was using the same foursome in their same starting order. Norway's Bjørgen had the final anchor leg to give her team their gold medal in this event at the Winter Olympics since 1984
Cross-country skiing at the 1984 Winter Olympics
The 1984 Winter Olympic Games cross country skiing results. The women's 20 km debuted at these games.-15 km:February 13, 1984-30 km:February 10, 1984-50 km:February 19, 1984-4 x 10 km relay:February 16, 1984-5 km:February 12, 1984...
. Defending Olympic champion Russia, with Medvedeva (formerly Medvedeva-Abruzova) being the only returning member, finished a disappointing eighth. Meanwhile the Swedes, winners of the last World Cup event, finished fifth with Kalla being the only returnee of the foursome that won the previous November.
| Rank | Bib | Country | Time | Deficit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Vibeke Skofterud Vibeke Skofterud Vibeke Westbye Skofterud is a Norwegian cross country skier who has been competing since 1999. She won gold in the 4 x 5 km relay at Vancouver in 2010... Therese Johaug Therese Johaug Therese Johaug is a Norwegian cross-country skier. Johaug has competed for the clubs Tynset IF and IL Nansen.-Athletic career:... Kristin Størmer Steira Kristin Størmer Steira Kristin Størmer Steira is a Norwegian cross-country skier who has competed since 2002. At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, she has seven medals with two gold , two silvers , and three bronzes Kristin Størmer Steira (born April 30, 1981) is a Norwegian cross-country skier who has competed... Marit Bjørgen Marit Bjørgen Marit Bjørgen is a Norwegian cross country skier and triple olympic champion from Midtre Gauldal, Norway. Bjørgen is the most successful sprinter in Cross-Country World Cup history, with twenty-four victories. She is ranked first in the all-time Cross-Country World Cup rankings with forty-eight... |
55:19.5 14:49.9 14:46.5 12:53.2 12:49.9 |
0.0 | |
| 2 | Katrin Zeller Katrin Zeller Katrin Zeller is a German cross country skier who has competed since 1997. She won a silver medal in the 4 x 5 km relay at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.... Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle is a German cross country skier from Reit im Winkl who has competed since 1998... Miriam Gössner Miriam Gössner Miriam Gössner is a German-Norwegian biathlete and cross-country skier. Noted for her fast skiing performances, she won two junior world championship titles in biathlon in 2008 and 2009... Claudia Nystad |
55:44.1 14:53.7 15:00.6 12:52.0 12:57.8 |
+24.6 | |
| 1 | Pirjo Muranen Virpi Kuitunen Virpi Kuitunen Virpi Katriina Sarasvuo is a Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1995 to 2010. She won a bronze medal in the team sprint event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin and earned her best individual finish of fifth in the individual sprint event in those same games... Riitta-Liisa Roponen Aino-Kaisa Saarinen |
55:49.9 15:32.4 14:35.7 12:38.2 13:03.6 |
+30.4 | |
| 5 | Arianna Follis Arianna Follis Arianna Follis is an Italian cross country skier who started competing in 1995. Competing in two Winter Olympics, she earned a bronze medal in the 4 x 5 km at Turin in 2006.... Marianna Longa Marianna Longa Marianna Longa is an Italian cross country skier from Livigno. She started the professional career in 1997, and the first appearance in a world cup race was March 17, 2000 in Bormio. Longa is currently part of the Fiamme Gialle, and the Italian cross country national team. Marianna is also a... Silvia Rupil Silvia Rupil Silvia Rupil is an Italian cross-country skier. She has competed in the World Cup since 2006, and competed in the 2009-10 Tour de Ski and the 2010 Winter Olympics. Her best World Cup result is a sixth place at a 6 km freestyle event in Canmore in 2010... Sabina Valbusa Sabina Valbusa Sabina Valbusa is an Italian cross-country skier who competed from 1993 to 2010. Competing in five Winter Olympics, she earned a bronze medal in the 4 x 5 km at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin... |
56:04.9 14:58.6 14:29.4 13:01.8 13:35.1 |
+45.4 | |
| 3 | Anna Olsson Magdalena Pajala Magdalena Pajala Emma Magdalena Sven-Eriksdotter Pajala is a Swedish cross country skier. She has competed in the World Cup since 2008. In January 2010, Pajala participated in the 2009-10 Tour de Ski and won the sprint event in the Swedish National Championship... Charlotte Kalla Charlotte Kalla Charlotte Kalla is a Swedish cross-country skier who has been competing since 2004. She won a bronze medal in the 4 x 5 km relay at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 in Liberec... Ida Ingemarsdotter Ida Ingemarsdotter Ida Maria Erika Ingemarsdotter is a Swedish cross country skier who has been competing since 2003. She finished eighth in the individual sprint at the 2007 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Sapporo.... |
56:18.9 14:47.1 15:35.6 12:25.0 13:31.2 |
+59.4 | |
| 9 | Aurore Cuinet Aurore Cuinet Aurore Jéan is a French cross-country skier who has competed since 2005. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished sixth in the 4 x 5 km relay, 15th in the 30 km, 24th in the individual sprint, 32nd in the 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit event, and 47th in the... Karine Laurent Philippot Karine Laurent Philippot Karine Laurent Philippot is a French cross country skier who has competed since 1994. Her best World Cup finish was second in a 10 km event in China in 2007.... Celia Bourgeois Célia Bourgeois Célia Bourgeois is a French cross-country skier who has competed since 2008. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished sixth in the 4 x 5 km relay and 48th in the 10 km event.... Cecile Storti Cécile Storti Cécile Storti is a French cross-country skier who has competed since 2000. Competing in two Winter Olympics, she earned her best finish of sixth in the 4 x 5 km relay at Vancouver in 2010.... |
56:30.6 15:13.3 14:38.8 12:59.9 13:38.6 |
+1:11.1 | |
| 8 | Olga Zavyalova Irina Khazova Irina Khazova Irina Viktorovna Khazova is a Russian cross-country skier who competed from 2003 to 2007. She was then suspended for two year for the use of illegal drugs . She then resumed her career for the 2009-10 Olympic season in very good shape... Yevgeniya Medvedeva Natalya Korostelyova |
57:00.9 15:15.2 15:19.0 13:01.1 13:25.6 |
+1:41.4 | |
| 7 | Madoka Natsumi Madoka Natsumi Madoka Natsumi is a Japanese cross country skier who has competed since 1995. She earned the best individual finish of the host nation Japan at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2007 in Sapporo with a fifth place finish in the women's sprint event which was also her best individual finish at... Masako Ishida Masako Ishida is a Japanese cross country skier who has competed since 1998. Her best World Cup finish was third in the 30 km event in Norway in 2009.... Nobuko Fukuda Nobuko Fukuda is a Japanese cross country skier who has competed since 2000. Competing in three Winter Olympics, she earned her best finish of eighth in the team sprint at Turin in 2006... Michiko Kashiwabara Michiko Kashiwabara is a Japanese cross country skier who has competed since 2008. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished ninth in the 4 x 5 km relay and 61st in the 10 km event.... |
57:40.4 15:03.0 14:50.4 13:34.5 14:12.5 |
+2:20.9 | |
| 11 | Elena Kolomina Elena Kolomina Elena Kolomina is a Kazakhstani cross country skier who has been competing since 1998. She finished fifth in the team sprint at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2007 in Sapporo and had her best individual finish of 21st in the sprint event at the 2001 championships in Lahti.Kolomina's best... Oxana Jatskaja Oxana Jatskaja Oxana Yatskaya is a Kazakhstani cross country skier who has been competing since 1995. She finish fifth in the team sprint at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2007 in Sapporo and earned her best individual finish of eighth in the 30 km event at the 2005 championships in... Tatjana Roshina Tatjana Roshina Tatjana Roshina is a Kazakhstani cross country skier who has been competing since 2004. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished tenth in the 4 x 5 km relay and 36th in the 10 km event.... Svetlana Malahova-Shishkina Svetlana Malahova-Shishkina Svetlana Malahova-Shishkina is a Kazakhstani cross country skier who has competed since 1995. Her best World Cup finish was third in a 10 km event in China in 2007.... |
58:23.3 15:29.1 15:25.7 13:47.7 13:40.8 |
+3:03.8 | |
| 10 | 10 | Nastassia Dubarezava Nastassia Dubarezava Natassia Dubarezava is a Belarusian cross country skier who has competed since 2005. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished 11th in the 4 x 5 km relay, 42nd in the individual sprint, 45th in the 30 km, and 54th in the 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit.At the FIS Nordic World Ski... Alena Sannikova Alena Sannikova Alena Sannikova is a Belarusian cross country skier who has competed since 1998. Competing in two Winter Olympics, she earned her best finish of 11th in the 4 x 5 km relay at Vancouver in 2010 while earning her best individual finish of 29th in the 10 km event at Turin in 2006.Sannikova's best... Olga Vasiljonok Olga Vasiljonok Olga Vasiljonok is a Belarusian cross country skier who has been competing since 2000. She finished sixth in the team sprint at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2007 in Sapporo and earned her best individual finish of 17th in the individual sprint event at the 2009 championships in... Ekaterina Rudakova Ekaterina Rudakova Ekaterina Rudakova is a Belarusian cross country skier who has competed since 2003. Competing in two Winter Olympics, she earned her best finish of 11th in the 4 x 5 km relay at Vancouver in 2010 while earning her best individual finish of 49th in the 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit event at Turin... |
58:28.4 15:36.5 15:29.2 13:22.1 14:00.6 |
+3:08.9 |
| 11 | 14 | Kikkan Randall Kikkan Randall Kikkan Randall is an American cross-country skier from Anchorage, Alaska. She is the niece of former cross-country skiing Olympians Betsy Haines and her brother, Chris Haines... Holly Brooks Holly Brooks Holly Brooks is an American cross country skier from Seattle, Washington who competed for Whitman College in 2001-04 and has competed recreationally since 2009. She has four victories in lesser events up to 10 km, all earned in 2009... Morgan Arritola Morgan Arritola Morgan Arritola is an American cross country skier who has competed since 2005. Her best World Cup finish was 11th in a 4 x 5 km relay in Switzerland in 2007 while her best individual finish was 24th in a 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit event in Canada in 2008.At the FIS Nordic World... Caitlin Compton Caitlin Compton Caitlin Compton is an American cross country skier who has competed since 2001. Her best World Cup finish was 17th in the team sprint event at Whistler Olympic Park in January 2009 while her best individual finish was 32nd in a 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit event, also at Whistler Olympic... |
58:57.5 14:57.5 16:12.8 13:41.6 14:05.6 |
+3:38.0 |
| 12 | 13 | Eva Nývltová Eva Nývltová Eva Nývltová; born 6 February 1986 in Trutnov, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech cross country skier who has competed at top-level since 2005. Competing in two Winter Olympics, she earned her best finish of 13th in the 4 x 5 km relay at Vancouver in 2010 while earning her best individual finish of 33rd in... Kamila Rajdlová Kamila Rajdlová Kamila Rajdlová is a Czech cross country skier who has competed since 1996. Her best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was sixth in the 4 x 5 km relay at Oberstdorf in 2005 while her best individual finish was 11th in the 30 km event at Sapporo in 2007.Rajdlová's best finish at the... Ivana Janečková Ivana Janecková Ivana Janečková is a Czech cross country skier who has competed since 2002. Her best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was fifth in the 4 x 5 km relay at Sapporo in 2007 while her best individual finish was 21st in the 30 km event at those same championships.Janečková's best... Eva Skalníková Eva Skalníková Eva Skalníková is a Czech cross country skier who has competed since 2002. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished 13th in the 4 x 5 km relay and 48th in the 30 km event.... |
59:11.2 15:15.0 15:28.9 13:34.3 14:53.0 |
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| 13 | 12 | Tatjana Zavalij Tatjana Zavalij Tatjana Zavalij is a Ukrainian cross country skier who has competed since 2000. Competing in two Winter Olympics, she earned her best finish of eighth in the 4 x 5 km relay at Turin in 2006 and earned her best individual finish of 22nd in the 30 km event at Vancouver four years... Kateryna Grygorenko Kateryna Grygorenko Kateryna Gygorenko is a Ukrainian cross country skier who has competed since 2004. Competing in two Winter Olympics, she earned her best finish of eighth in the 4 x 5 km relay at Turin in 2006 and earned her best individual finish of 27th in the 30 km event at Vancouver four years... Maryna Antsybor Maryna Antsybor Maryna Antsybor is a Ukrainian cross country skier who has competed since 2005. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished 14th in the 4 x 5 km relay, 15th in the team sprint, and 37th in the 10 km events... Valentina Shevchenko Valentina Shevchenko Valentina Shevchenko is a Ukrainian cross country skier who has been competing since 1994. She won the bronze medal in the 30 km event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 in Liberec.... |
59:25.7 15:38.1 16:16.7 13:34.2 13:56.7 |
+4:06.2 |
| 14 | 16 | Anja Erzen Anja Erzen Anja Eržen is a Slovenian cross country skier who has been competing since 2006. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished 15th in the 4 x 5 km relay and 60th in the 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit events.... Katja Višnar Katja Visnar Katja Višnar is a cross-country skier from Bled, Slovenia who has competed since 2001. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished 11th in the team sprint, 15th in the 4 x 5 km relay, and 16th in the individual sprint events.... Vesna Fabjan Vesna Fabjan Vesna Fabjan is a Slovenian cross country skier who has competed since 2001. Competing in two Winter Olympics, her best finish was 11th in the team sprint at Vancouver in 2010 while her best individual finish was 23rd in the individual sprint event at those same games.Fabjan's best finish at the... Barbara Jezeršek Barbara Jezeršek Barbara Jezeršek is a Slovenian cross country skier who has competed since 2003. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished 15th in the 4 x 5 km relay, 17th in the 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit, and 41st in the 10 km events.At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships... |
59:47.5 16:00.8 16:32.3 13:25.0 13:49.4 |
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| 15 | 15 | Daria Gaiazova Daria Gaiazova Daria Gaiazova is a Canadian cross-country skier.Competing since 2001, she finished seventh in the team sprint, 16th in the 4 x 5 km relay, 22nd in the individual sprint, and 42nd in the 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit events... Perianne Jones Perianne Jones Perianne Jones is a Canadian cross-country skier who has competed since 2002.She competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver in the women's individual sprint classic and 15km pursuit competitions... Chandra Crawford Chandra Crawford Chandra Crawford is a Canadian cross-country skier who has competed since 2001 at the age of 16. Prior to this, she was a biathlete for five years. She was born in Canmore, Alberta, Canada.... Madeleine Williams Madeleine Williams Madeleine Williams is a Canadian cross-country skier who has competed since 2001.She competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver in the 10 km freestyle and 15 km pursuit competitions. In the freestyle competition on 15 February, she placed 51st with a 27:43.6 time... |
15:35.8 16:14.7 14:17.7 13:56.8 |
+4:45.5 |
| 6 | Kornelia Marek Kornelia Marek Kornelia Marek is a Polish cross country skier who has been competing since 2002. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished sixth in the 4 x 5 km relay, ninth in the team sprint, 11th in the 30 km, 35th in the 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit, and 39th in the 10 km events.At the FIS... Justyna Kowalczyk Justyna Kowalczyk Justyna Kowalczyk is a Polish cross country skier who has been competing since 2000.Kowalczyk is an Olympic Champion, a double World Champion and a triple winner of the FIS Cross-Country World Cup... Paulina Maciuszek Paulina Maciuszek Paulina Maciuszek is a Polish cross country skier who has been competing since 2004. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished sixth in the 4 x 5 km relay, 29th in the 30 km, 45th in the 10 km, and 52nd in the 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit events.At the FIS Nordic World Ski... Sylwia Jaśkowiec Sylwia Jaśkowiec Sylwia Jaśkowiec is a Polish cross-country skier who has competed since 2002. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished sixth in the 4 x 5 km relay, ninth in the team sprint, 25th in the 30 km, 28th in the 10 km, and 34th in the 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit event.At the FIS Nordic... |
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