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Raisa Smetanina

Born: Feb. 29, 1952
Russian Nordic skier

all-time leading female Winter Olympics medalist with 10 cross country medals (4 gold, 5 silver and a bronze) in 5 appearances (1976,80,84,88,92) for USSR and Unified Team.


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