Olga Belyakova

Olga Vladimirovna Belyakova (Russian: Ольга Владимировна Белякова; born 26 September 1988 in Rybinsk) is a Russian short-track speed-skater.

Olga Belyakova
Personal information
Born (1988-09-26) 26 September 1988
Rybinsk, Soviet Union
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight130 lb (59 kg)
Sport
Country Russia
SportShort track speed skating
Achievements and titles
World finals1
Highest world ranking8 (1500m)

Belyakova competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics for Russia. She finished sixth in the first round of the 1500 metres, failing to advance, and ending up 30th overall.[1]

As of 2013, Belyakova's best finish at the World Championships is fourth, in the 1500 metres in 2012. She has also won a silver medal as a member of the Russian relay team at the 2010 European Championships.[2]

As of 2013, Belyakova has two ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup podium finishes, both of which came as a member of the Russian relay team. Her best finish is a silver medal, at Heerenveen in 2006–07. Her top World Cup ranking is 13th, in the 1500 metres in 2006–07.[2]

World Cup Podiums

[2]

Date Season Location Rank Event
4 February 20072006–07Heerenveen3000m Relay
23 October 20112011–12Salt Lake City3000m Relay

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Olga Belyakova". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
  2. "ISU Biography". shorttrack.sportresult.com.
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