Alexandr Kolyadin

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Alexandr Kolyadin
Personal information
NationalityKazakh
Born (1973-02-20) 20 February 1973 (age 51)
Sport
CountryFlag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
Sport Paralympic cross-country skiing
Disability class LW4
Medal record
Men's para cross-country skiing
Representing Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
Winter Paralympics
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Pyeongchang 1.5km sprint classic standing

Alexandr Kolyadin (born 20 February 1973) is a Kazakhstani male cross-country skier. He has competed at the Winter Paralympics in 2014 and 2018. [1] [2] Alexandr Kolyadin claimed his first Paralympic medal at the age of 45 after winning the gold medal in the men's 1.5km sprint classic standing cross-country skiing event during the 2018 Winter Paralympics. [3] [4] [5]

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References

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