 Kristina Sabasteanski in 2002 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Kristina Sabasteanski-Viljanen |
| National team |  United States |
| Born | April 1, 1969 (age 54) Pittsfield, Massachusetts |
| Sport | |
| Country | America |
| Sport | Biathlon |
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