Anisya Kirdyapkina

Russian race walker, 2012 Olympic Champion

Anisya Kirdyapkina - Russian race walker, 2012 Olympic Champion
Born

October 23rd, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Became a prominent race walker, achieving significant success in international competitions. Competed in the women's 20 kilometers walk at the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London, where a gold medal was secured. Eventual focus on race walking led to participation in multiple World Championships, consistently performing at high levels and contributing to the development of the sport in Russia.

Gold medal in the 20 km walk at the 2012 Olympics

Multiple appearances at World Championships

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