Cristel Vahtra (born 20 March 1972) is an
Estonia
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cross-country skier
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who competed from 1994 to 2001. Her best World Cup finish was 22nd in a 10 km event in
Russia
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in 1996.
Vahtra also competed in two
Winter Olympics, earning her best finish of 27th in the 5 km event at
Lillehammer
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in
1994
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.
Her best finish at the
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was 17th in the 5 km event at
Thunder Bay
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in
1995
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.
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the
International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games
World Championships
World Cup
Season standings
References
External links
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1972 births
Cross-country skiers at the 1994 Winter Olympics
Cross-country skiers at the 1998 Winter Olympics
Estonian female cross-country skiers
Living people
Olympic cross-country skiers for Estonia
People from Jõgeva County
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