| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kazakhstani |
| Born | 7 June 1975 Kostanay, Soviet Union |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Cross-country skiing |
 | This article is missing information about Seleznyova's overall career.(February 2023) |
Olga Seleznyova (born 7 June 1975) is a Kazakhstani cross-country skier. She competed in four events at the 1998 Winter Olympics. [1]
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