Anastasia Kuzmina Dukla Vozovna
- Born:
- May 24, 1984, Tyumen, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia)
- Nationality:
- Slovak (formerly Russian)
- Profession(s):
- Biathlete
Early Life and Education
- Born in Tyumen, Russia.
- Began biathlon training at a young age.
- Competed for Russia in junior biathlon competitions.
Career and Major Achievements
- Switched nationality to Slovak in 2008 and began competing for Slovakia.
- Became one of Slovakia's most successful biathletes.
- Won three Olympic gold medals:
- Vancouver 2010 (Sprint)
- Sochi 2014 (Sprint)
- Pyeongchang 2018 (Pursuit)
- Won three Olympic silver medals:
- Pyeongchang 2018 (Individual, Pursuit)
- Vancouver 2010 (Pursuit)
- Won a World Championship gold medal in 2019 (Sprint).
- Multiple World Cup victories and podium finishes.
- Anastasia Kuzmina Dukla Vozovna represented Slovakia in several Winter Olympic Games.
Notable Works
| Event | Year | Medal | Discipline | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2010 | Gold | Sprint | Vancouver, Canada |
| Olympic Games | 2010 | Silver | Pursuit | Vancouver, Canada |
| Olympic Games | 2014 | Gold | Sprint | Sochi, Russia |
| Olympic Games | 2018 | Gold | Pursuit | Pyeongchang, South Korea |
| Olympic Games | 2018 | Silver | Individual | Pyeongchang, South Korea |
| Olympic Games | 2018 | Silver | Pursuit | Pyeongchang, South Korea |
| World Championships | 2019 | Gold | Sprint | Östersund, Sweden |
Legacy and Impact
Anastasia Kuzmina Dukla Vozovna is considered one of the most successful biathletes of her generation, having earned multiple Olympic medals and World Championship titles. Her success contributed significantly to the popularity of biathlon in Slovakia. She retired from the sport in 2019.