Andrey Boldykov
Russian snowboarder (born 1983)
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Andrey Sergeyevich Boldykov (Russian: Андрей Сергеевич Болдыков, born 4 October 1983 in Tashtagol) is a Russian snowboarder, specializing in snowboard cross.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Andrey Sergeyevich Boldykov |
| Born | 4 October 1983 Tashtagol, Russian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Skiing |
| World Cup career | |
| Indiv. podiums | 2 |
| Indiv. wins | 1 |
Boldykov competed at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics for Russia. In the 2010 snowboard cross, he qualified in 20th place, then won his 1/8 round race, but did not advance from his quarterfinal, where he finished 3rd, ending up 15th overall. In the 2014 snowboard cross, he finished 5th in his 1/8 round race, not advancing and finishing 33rd overall.[2][3]
As of September 2014, his best showing at the World Championships is 5th, in the 2013 snowboard cross.[1]
Boldykov made his World Cup debut in January 2005. As of September 2014, he has one World Cup victory, coming at Veysonnaz in 2011–12. He finished 2nd in the overall World Cup in 2011–12.[1]
World Cup podiums
| Date | Location | Rank | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 January 2012 | Veysonnaz |  | Snowboard cross |
| 16 March 2012 | Valmalenco |  | Snowboard cross |
