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Oksana Shyshkova
Personal information
NationalityUkrainian
Born (1991-06-10) June 10, 1991 (age 33)
Kharkov (now Kharkiv), Soviet Union
Sport
Country Ukraine
SportParalympic Nordic skiing (Paralympic cross-country skiing and Paralympic biathlon)
Disability classB2
PartnerLada Nesterenko
Medal record
Representing  Ukraine
Winter Paralympics
Women's Paralympic biathlon
Gold medal – first place Pyeongchang 2018 10km visually impaired
Silver medal – second place Pyeongchang 2018 6km visually impaired
Bronze medal – third place Sochi 2014 6km visually impaired
Bronze medal – third place Sochi 2014 10km visually impaired
Bronze medal – third place Sochi 2014 12.5km visually impaired
Women's Paralympic cross-country skiing
Silver medal – second place Pyeongchang 2018 15km free visually impaired
Bronze medal – third place Sochi 2014 1km sprint classic visually impaired
Bronze medal – third place Pyeongchang 2018 1.5km sprint classical visually impaired

Oksana Shyshkova (born 10 June 1991) is a Ukrainian female visually impaired cross-country skier and biathlete.[1][2][3] She has competed at the Winter Paralympics thrice in 2010, 2014 and 2018.[4] Oksana Shyshkova claimed 6 medals at the 2017 IPC World Championships, which is her notable achievement in the sport of Nordic skiing.[5]

She claimed her maiden Paralympic gold medal after clinching a gold medal in the women's 10km visually impaired biathlon event as a part of the 2018 Winter Paralympics.[6][7][8]

Career

Oksana made her Paralympic debut during the 2010 Winter Paralympics representing Ukraine and went medalless at the event. She then went onto compete at the 2014 Winter Paralympics and claimed 4 bronze medals in the Winter Paralympic event including 3 in the biathlon events and a solitary medal in the cross-country skiing event with the assistance of her sighted guide, Lada Nesterenko.[9]

Oksana Shyshkova claimed a silver medal in the women's 6km visually impaired biathlon event during the 2018 Winter Paralympics, which is also her first Paralympic silver medal and also her fifth medal in her Paralympic career.[10][11][12]

References

  1. ^ "Oksana Shyshkova - Para Nordic skiing | Paralympic Athlete Profile". m.paralympic.org. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  2. ^ "Oksana Shyshkova". m.paralympic.org. Retrieved 2018-02-13. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  3. ^ "Oksana Shyshkova". ipc.infostradasports.com. Retrieved 2018-02-13. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. ^ "Oksana SHYSHKOVA | Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing | Ukraine - Sochi 2014 Paralympic winter Games". sochi2014.arch.articul.ru. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  5. ^ "Three reasons why Oksana Shyshkova loves skiing". m.paralympic.org. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  6. ^ "Oksana Shyshkova brings fifth gold for Ukraine at 2018 Winter Paralympics". Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  7. ^ "UkrInform: Oksana Shyshkova brings fifth gold for Ukraine at Winter Paralympics | KyivPost". KyivPost. 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  8. ^ "Biathlon | Results Women's 10km - Visually Impaired - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  9. ^ НКСІУ, Прес-служба. "Національний комітет спорту інвалідів України - Шишкова Оксана Валеріївна". www.2014.paralympic.org.ua. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  10. ^ "Biathlon | Athlete Profile: Oksana SHYSHKOVA - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
  11. ^ "Biathlon | Event Schedule Women's 6km, Visually Impaired - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
  12. ^ Sputnik. "Visually Impaired Russian Paralympian Wins Women's 6km Biathlon Gold". sputniknews.com. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
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