- Olena Iurkovska
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Medal record 
Olena IurkovskaCompetitor for 
UkraineBiathlon Paralympic Games Gold 2006 Turin 10km, sitski Gold 2006 Turin 7.5km, sitski Gold 2010 Vancouver 2.4km pursuit, sitting Silver 2002 Salt Lake City 7.5km, sitski Silver 2010 Vancouver 10km, sitting Cross-country skiing Paralympic Games Gold 2006 Turin 2.5km, sitski Gold 2006 Turin 5km, sitski Silver 2006 Turin 10km, sitski Silver 2010 Vancouver 1km sprint, sitski Silver 2010 Vancouver 3x2.5 km relay, open Bronze 2002 Salt Lake City 10 km, sitting Bronze 2002 Salt Lake City 5 km, sitting Bronze 2002 Salt Lake City 2.5 km, sitting Bronze 2006 Turin 3x2.5 km relay, open Bronze 2010 Vancouver 10 km, sitting Olena Iurkovska (Ukrainian: Олена Юріївна Юрковська) (born September 27, 1983 in Kolomyia, USSR[1]) is a cross-country skier and biathlete from Ukraine, and a five time Paralympic Champion. She has competed at every Winter Paralympic Games since 2002, winning a total of five gold, five silver, and five bronze medals up to 2010.[2] She also competed at the 2004 Summer Paralympics, as a member of the Ukrainian volleyball team.[2][3]
Iurkovska was awarded the title Hero of Ukraine in April 2006.[4][5]
References
- ^ (Ukrainian) Юрковська Олена Юріївна, Who-is-Who.com.ua
- ^ a b Olena Iurkovska's profile on paralympic.org
- ^ "Athlete of the Month - Olena Iurkovska - March 2006". International Paralympic Committee (IPC). http://www.paralympic.org/Athletes/Athlete_of_the_Month/2006/03_2006.html. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ (Ukrainian) Документ 287/2006, Verkhovna Rada (April 3, 2006)
- ^ VIKTOR YUSHCHENKO DECORATES PARALYMPIST OLENA YURKOVSKA WITH GOLDEN STAR ORDER, Ukrinform (April 6, 2006)
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