Olga Belyakova
Olga Vladimirovna Belyakova (Russian: Ольга Владимировна Белякова; born 26 September 1988 in Rybinsk) is a Russian short-track speed-skater.
Personal information | |
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Born | Rybinsk, Soviet Union | 26 September 1988
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Weight | 130 lb (59 kg) |
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Country | Russia |
Sport | Short track speed skating |
Achievements and titles | |
World finals | 1 |
Highest world ranking | 8 (1500m) |
Belyakova competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics for Russia. She finished sixth in the first round of the 1500 metres, failing to advance, and ending up 30th overall.[1]
As of 2013, Belyakova's best finish at the World Championships is fourth, in the 1500 metres in 2012. She has also won a silver medal as a member of the Russian relay team at the 2010 European Championships.[2]
As of 2013, Belyakova has two ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup podium finishes, both of which came as a member of the Russian relay team. Her best finish is a silver medal, at Heerenveen in 2006–07. Her top World Cup ranking is 13th, in the 1500 metres in 2006–07.[2]
World Cup Podiums
Date | Season | Location | Rank | Event |
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4 February 2007 | 2006–07 | Heerenveen | 3000m Relay | |
23 October 2011 | 2011–12 | Salt Lake City | 3000m Relay |
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Olga Belyakova". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
- "ISU Biography". shorttrack.sportresult.com.