Olga Vladimirovna Belyakova (russian: Ольга Владимировна Белякова; born 26 September 1988 in

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) is a Russian short-track speed-skater. Belyakova competed at the

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for Russia. She finished sixth in the first round of the

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, failing to advance, and ending up 30th overall. As of 2013, Belyakova's best finish at the

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is fourth, in the 1500 metres in

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. She has also won a silver medal as a member of the Russian relay team at the 2010 European Championships. As of 2013, Belyakova has two

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podium finishes, both of which came as a member of the Russian relay team. Her best finish is a silver medal, at

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in 2006–07. Her top World Cup ranking is 13th, in the 1500 metres in 2006–07.

World Cup Podiums

References

1988 births Living people Russian female short track speed skaters Olympic short track speed skaters for Russia Short track speed skaters at the 2010 Winter Olympics Short track speed skaters at the 2014 Winter Olympics People from Rybinsk Sportspeople from Yaroslavl Oblast 21st-century Russian sportswomen {{Russia-speed-skating-bio-stub