Olga Belyakova
Belyakova competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics | |
Personal information | |
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Born |
Rybinsk, Soviet Union | September 26, 1985
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Weight | 130 lb (59 kg) |
Sport | |
Country | Russia |
Sport | Speed skating |
Achievements and titles | |
World finals | 1 |
Highest world ranking | 8 (1500m) |
Olga Vladimirovna Belyakova (Russian: Ольга Владимировна Белякова; born September 26, 1985 in Rybinsk) is a Russian short-track speed-skater.
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
Date | Season | Location | Rank | Event |
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4 February 2007 | 2006–07 | Heerenveen | 3000m Relay | |
23 October 2011 | 2011–12 | Salt Lake City | 3000m Relay |