Iuliia Budaleeva

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Iuliia Budaleeva
Personal information
NationalityRussian
Born (1990-11-13) 13 November 1990 (age 31)
Spouse(s)Stanislav Chokhlaev
Sport
Country Russia
SportParalympic Nordic skiing (Paralympic cross-country skiing and Paralympic biathlon)
Disability classB2
Partner (guide)
Coached by

Iuliia Budaleeva also known as Iuliia Chokhlaeva (born 13 November 1990) is a Russian female visually impaired cross-country skier and biathlete.[1] She represented Russia at the 2014 Winter Paralympics and was successful in her maiden Paralympic competition, claiming four medals including a gold medal in the biathlon event. Iuliia Budaleeva was awarded the Order of Friendship by the Russian president, Vladimir Putin for her outstanding performance at the 2014 Winter Paralympics.[2]

Career[]

Iuliia Budaleeva competed at the 2014 Winter Paralympics with her guide and went onto claim 3 medals in the biathlon events including a gold medal in the women's 12.5km biathletes event and two silver medals in women's 6km event and women's 10km event. She also clinched a bronze medal in the women's 5km cross-country skiing event as a part of the 2014 Winter Paralympics.[3]

Personal life[]

Iuliia Budaleeva married fellow Russian visually impaired Paralympic Nordic skier, Stanislav Chokhlaev.[4] Stanislav Chokhlaev also competed at the 2014 Winter Paralympics and excelled at his maiden Paralympic event similar to that of his wife by claiming two silver medals in the cross-country skiing and a bronze medal in biathlon events.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Iuliia Budaleeva - IPC Nordic Skiing | Paralympic Athlete Profile". stagingm.paralympic.org. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Iuliia Budaleeva". stagingm.paralympic.org. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  3. ^ "Sochi 2014 Paralympics: Report March 14". 14 December 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  4. ^ "Stanislav Chokhlaev". m.paralympic.org. Retrieved 13 February 2018.


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