Egorova, Lyubov (1966–)
Egorova, Lyubov (1966–)
Russian cross-country skier. Name variations: Ljubov or Ljubova Yegorova or Jegorova. Born May 5, 1966, in Tomsk, Russia.
Won silver medals in the 5 km and 30 km and gold medals in the 10 km, 15 km, and 4 × 5 km relay at Albertville Olympics (1992); won a silver medal in the 15 km and gold medals in the 5 km, 10 km, and 4 × 5 km relay at Lillehammer Olympics (1994); at the World championships (1997), won a gold medal in the 5 km but tested positive for doping.
See also Women in World History.
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