Akhatova, Albina (1976–)
Akhatova, Albina (1976–)
Russian biathlete. Name variations: Albina Achatowa. Born Nov 13, 1976, in Vologda Region, Russia.
Won a silver medal for 4 × 7.5km relay at Nagano Olympics (1998); won a bronze medal for 4×7.5km relay at Salt Lake City Olympics (2002); won a silver medal for 7.5km sprint at World championships (2003); won bronze medals for 15km Individual and 10km Pursuit and a gold medal for 4 × 6km relay at Torino Olympics (2006).
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