Igor Badamshin


Igor Gayniachmetovich Badamshin was a Soviet/Russian cross-country [skiing (sport)|cross-country skier] who competed from 1989 to 1997. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1993 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun and earned his best individual finishes of 5th twice at the world championships.
Badamashin's best individual finish at the Winter Olympics was 14th at the 50 km event in 1994. His best finish was second place three times, earning it once in 1989 and twice in 1996.
In his later years, Badamshin resided with his wife, triple Olympic champion Nina Gavrylyuk, in the American state of Wisconsin. He died at the age of 47 in 2014, after suffering a heart attack.

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

World Championships

Year Age 10 km 15 km
classical
15 km
freestyle
Pursuit 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km
relay
1989225
1991248135
1993263126533Bronze
19952826

World Cup

Individual podiums

  • 1 podium
No.SeasonDateLocationRaceLevelPlace
1 1989–90 17 December 1989

Team podiums

  • 1 victory
  • 7 podiums
No.SeasonDateLocationRaceLevelPlaceTeammates
1 1988–89 5 March 1989