Irina Khazova


Irina Viktorovna Khazova, born Irina Artemova is a Russian cross-country skier who competed from 2003 to 2007. She was then suspended for two years for the use of illegal drugs. She then resumed her career for the 2009–10 Olympic season in very good shape. Khazova won a bronze in the women's team sprint event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Her best World Cup finish so far is a second place, which she earned in a 10 km classic competition at Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland on November 29, 2009.
Khazova competed for Russia at the 2007 World Championships in Sapporo, finishing 24th in the 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit.

Doping sanction

Khazova tested positive for the diuretic Furosemide in 2007 and received a two-year sanction from sports.

Cross-country skiing results

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

Olympic Games

  • 1 medal –
Year Age 10 km
individual
15 km
skiathlon
30 km
mass start
Sprint 4 × 5 km
relay
Team
sprint
[Cross-country skiing at the Cross-country skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics|2010 Winter Olympics|2010]2520137Bronze
201429242949

World Cup

Individual podiums

  • 1 victory
  • 3 podiums
No.SeasonDateLocationRaceLevelPlace
1 2009–10 29 November 2009

Team podiums

  • 1 podium
No.SeasonDateLocationRaceLevelPlaceTeammate
1 2009–10 24 January 2010