Vladimir Kiselev (born November 10, 1974) is a Russian biathlete,

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, and two-time

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champion. He competes in classification category sitting events.

Career

Kiselev competed in biathlon and

cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Paralympics At the 2006 Winter Paralympics, 20 cross-country skiing events were contested at Pragelato. Medal table 12.5 km individual and 7.5 km individual, sitski. In cross-country skiing, he placed 4th in the men's 10 km, 5th in the

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, and 6th in the 5 km, sitski. He placed 5th in the men's relay with Alfis Makamedinov and

Kirill Mikhaylov Kirill Mikhaylov (born April 2, 1983) is a Russian cross-country skier, biathlete, and four-time Paralympic Champion. He competed in the classification category, standing events. Mikhaylov competed in cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter ...

. Kiselev competed at the

2010 Winter Paralympics ) , nations = 44 , athletes = 506 , events = 64 in 5 sports , opening = 12 March , closing = 21 March , opened_by = Governor General Michaëlle Jean , cauldron = Zach Beaumont , stadium = BC Place , winter_pr ...

cross-country skiing Cross-country skiing is a form of skiing where skiers rely on their own locomotion to move across snow-covered terrain, rather than using ski lifts or other forms of assistance. Cross-country skiing is widely practiced as a sport and recreation ...

and biathlon. In cross-country skiing, he took the bronze medal in the 1 km sprint. He came in 6th place in the 10 km, sitting. In biathlon, he took the silver medal in the 12.5 km individual, sitting. He placed 4th in the men's 2.4 km pursuit, sitting.

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