Irina Polyakova

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NationalityRussian
Born (1961-03-09) 9 March 1961 (age 64)
Yearsactive1998-2011
Country Russia
Irina Polyakova
Personal information
NationalityRussian
Born (1961-03-09) 9 March 1961 (age 64)
Years active1998-2011
Sport
Country Russia
SportParalympic Nordic skiing (Paralympic biathlon and Paralympic cross-country skiing)
Disability classLW12
Coached byFarida Safiullina
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Women's Paralympic cross-country skiing
Winter Paralympics
Gold medal – first placeTurin 20063 × 2.5 km relay open
Silver medal – second placeSalt Lake City 20023 × 2.5 km relay open

Irina Polyakova (born 9 March 1961) is a former Russian female Paralympic cross-country skier and biathlete.[1] She has competed at the Winter Paralympics in 1998, 2002, 2006 and in 2010 representing Russia.[2] She was named as one of the most popular women by the BBC in its special multi format series, the 100 Women in 2015.[3]

Coaching career

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