Anna Boulygina
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Anna Alekseyevna Boulygina ' onMouseout='HidePop("32279")' href="/topics/Salekhard">Salekhard
) is a Russia
n biathlete
. Of now, her residence is Khanty-Mansiysk
, Russia.
Started competing in the World Cup in 2006-07 season ranking 31 in the biathlon World Cup
total score. Missed most of the 2007-08 season due to knee injury. In May 2008 she reappeared on the Russia's national team, and after summer training sessions was admitted to the World Cup. On 21 December 2008 in Hochfilzen
came her first world cup win shared with the relay teammates.
First World Cup win came in Antholz-Anterselva Pursuit on 24 January 2009 when she spectacularly stormed the last meters of the course to brush her rivals off the top spot.
Boulygina qualified for the 2010 Winter Olympics
and made the strongest debut among the Russian Olympic first-timers in biathlon coming 4th in the sprint at Whistler-Blackcomb
Olympic park, just missing the podium by 1.2 seconds.
Her most tangible result to date is a brilliant performance at the 2009 World Championships
in Korea when she helped her teammates Svetlana Sleptsova
, Olga Medvedtseva, Olga Zaitseva
win the relay.
She hasn't made her appearance at the 2010–11 Biathlon World Cup
yet.
.
Salekhard
-International relations:-Twin towns/sister cities:Salekhard is twinned with:*Azov, Rostov Oblast, Russia-External links:*...
) is a Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n biathlete
Biathlon
Biathlon is a term used to describe any sporting event made up of two disciplines. However, biathlon usually refers specifically to the winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting...
. Of now, her residence is Khanty-Mansiysk
Khanty-Mansiysk
Khanty-Mansiysk experiences a subarctic climate . The climate is extreme, with temperatures as low as -49 C° and as high as 34.5 C°. On average, however, the region is very cold, with an average tempurature of -1.1 C°...
, Russia.
Started competing in the World Cup in 2006-07 season ranking 31 in the biathlon World Cup
Biathlon World Cup
The Biathlon World Cup has been held since the winter seasons of 1977/78 and 1982/83, for men and women, respectively ....
total score. Missed most of the 2007-08 season due to knee injury. In May 2008 she reappeared on the Russia's national team, and after summer training sessions was admitted to the World Cup. On 21 December 2008 in Hochfilzen
Hochfilzen
Hochfilzen is a small village in Tyrol, Austria, in the Kitzbühel district. It is located at , in the Pillersee valley 5km west of Fieberbrunn. Population was 1,109 in 2001.It is a popular winter sports resort, especially for cross country skiing...
came her first world cup win shared with the relay teammates.
First World Cup win came in Antholz-Anterselva Pursuit on 24 January 2009 when she spectacularly stormed the last meters of the course to brush her rivals off the top spot.
Boulygina qualified for the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
and made the strongest debut among the Russian Olympic first-timers in biathlon coming 4th in the sprint at Whistler-Blackcomb
Whistler-Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb is a major ski resort located 125 km north of Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada. By many measures it is the largest ski resort in North America; it is 50% larger than its nearest competitor in terms of size, has the greatest uphill lift capacity, and until 2009, had...
Olympic park, just missing the podium by 1.2 seconds.
Her most tangible result to date is a brilliant performance at the 2009 World Championships
2009 World Championships
2009 World Championships may refer to:* Alpine skiing: Alpine World Ski Championships 2009* Aquatics: 2009 World Aquatics Championships* Athletics: 2009 World Championships in Athletics**Cross-country running: 2009 IAAF World Cross Country Championships...
in Korea when she helped her teammates Svetlana Sleptsova
Svetlana Sleptsova
Svetlana Yuryevna Sleptsova in Khanty Mansiysk is a Russian biathlete. She is a member of the club CSKA . She is a three-time Junior World Champion and won the bronze medal in the mixed relay at the 2008 World Championships in Östersund. In 2009 she was part of the Gold medal winning Russian...
, Olga Medvedtseva, Olga Zaitseva
Olga Zaitseva
Olga Alekseyevna Zaitseva is a Russian biathlete. She began her career in 1994.-Career:*Winter Olympics*2010 - gold medal in the relay, silver medal in the 12.5 km mass start*2006 - gold medal in the relay...
win the relay.
She hasn't made her appearance at the 2010–11 Biathlon World Cup
2010–11 Biathlon World Cup
The 2010–11 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union...
yet.
.