Natalia Baranova-Masalkina (born February 25, 1975) is a former Russia

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n cross-country skier

Cross-country skiing

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 who has competed from 1994 to 2006. She won a gold medal in the 4 x 5 km at the 2006 Winter Olympics

2006 Winter Olympics

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 in Turin

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Baranova-Masalkina won two medals at the 2005 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships

2005 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships

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with a silver in the 4 x 5 km and a bronze in the 30 km. She also has three individual victories at various levels from 1995 to 2004.