Kulakova, Galina (1942–)
Kulakova, Galina (1942–)
Russian cross-country skier. Name variations: Galina Kulakowa or Koulakova. Born April 29, 1942, in Votkinsk, Russia; m. Alexander Tikhonov (biathlete).
One of the best women skiers in history, won a bronze medal for 3 × 5 km relay and a silver medal for 5 km at Grenoble Olympics (1968); won gold medals for 10 km, 5 km and 3 × 5 km at Sapporo Olympics (1972); won a gold medal for 4 × 5 km relay and a bronze for 10 km at Innsbruck Olympics (1976); won a silver medal for 4 × 5 km relay at Lake Placid Olympics (1980); at World championships, won gold medals (1970, 1974), silver medals (1978, 1982), and bronze medals (1970, 1978).
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