Vladimir Kiselev

Vladimir Kiselev (born November 10, 1974)[1] is a Russian biathlete, cross-country skier, and two-time Paralympic champion. He competes in classification category sitting events.

For the ice hockey player, see Vladimir Kiselev (ice hockey). For the shot putter, see Vladimir Kiselyov.
Vladimir Kiselev
Born (1974-11-10) November 10, 1974
Istra, Russia
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Paralympic Games
Men's cross-country skiing
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Vancouver1 km sprint, sitting
Men's biathlon
Gold medal – first place 2006 Turin12.5 km individual, sitting
Gold medal – first place 2006 Turin7.5 km individual, sitting
Silver medal – second place 2010 Vancouver12.5 km individual, sitting

Career

Kiselev competed in biathlon and cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Paralympics. In biathlon, he took the gold in the men's 12.5 km individual and 7.5 km individual, sitski. In cross-country skiing, he placed 4th in the men's 10 km, 5th in the 15 km, and 6th in the 5 km, sitski. He placed 5th in the men's relay with Alfis Makamedinov and Kirill Mikhaylov.[2]

Kiselev competed at the 2010 Winter Paralympics in cross-country skiing and biathlon. In cross-country skiing, he took the bronze medal in the 1 km sprint. He came in 6th place in the 10 km, sitting. In biathlon, he took the silver medal in the 12.5 km individual, sitting. He placed 4th in the men's 2.4 km pursuit, sitting.[2]

References
  1. "Vladimir Kiselev". Vancouver2010.com. Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Archived from the original on 2010-04-08.
  2. "Vladimir Kiselev". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee.


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