Gusakova, Maria

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Gusakova, Maria

Russian cross-country skier. Name variations: Mariya or Marija Gusakova or Gussakowa. Born in USSR.

Won a gold medal for 10 km and a silver medal for 3 × 5 km relay at Squaw Valley Olympics (1960); won a bronze medal for 10 km at Innsbruck Olympics (1964).

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