Danilova, Olga (1970–)
Danilova, Olga (1970–)
Russian cross-country skier. Born June 10, 1970, in Bugulm, Russia.
Finished 6th at Lillehammer in the 5K classical cross-country race (1992); won gold medals for 15 km mass and 4 × 5 km relay and a silver for the Combined 5 km + 10 km pursuit at Nagano Olympics (1998); won a gold medal for 5 km pursuit and a silver medal in 10 km at Salt Lake City Olympics (2002); was given a 2-year ban for failing drug test.
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