Valiantsina Shyts

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Valiantsina Shyts
Personal information
NationalityFlag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
Born (1994-11-01) 1 November 1994 (age 28)
Sport
Sport Para cross-country skiing
Medal record
Representing Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
Women's para cross-country skiing
World Para Snow Sports Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2021 Lillehammer 1 km
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2021 Lillehammer7.5 km
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2021 Lillehammer15 km

Valiantsina Shyts (born 1 November 1994) is a Belarusian cross-country skier. She made her Paralympic debut during the 2014 Winter Paralympics and took part in the cross-country skiing events.

Shyts won three medals at the 2021 World Para Snow Sports Championships held in Lillehammer, Norway. She won the silver medal in the women's 1 km and 7.5 km sitting events. [1] [2] She also won the bronze medal in the women's long-distance sitting event. [3] [4] Belarus also won the bronze medal in the 2.5 km mixed relay team event. [5]

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References

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