| Anda Muizhniece | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Latvia |
| Born | 20 November 1991 |
| Ski club | SK Vietalva |
Anda Muizhniece (born 20 November 1991) is a Latvian cross-country skier who competes internationally. [1]
She competed for Latvia at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2017 in Lahti, Finland.
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