Irina Khazova
Introduction '''Irina Viktorovna Khazova''', born ''Irina Artemova'' (; born March 20, 1984, in Sarov) is a Russian cross-country skier who competed from 2003 to 2007.She was then suspended for two years for the use of illegal drugs (doping). She then resumed her career for the 2009–10 Olympic season in very good shape. Khazova won a bronze in the women's team sprint event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.Her best World Cup finish so far is a second place, which she earned in a 10 km classic competition at Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland on November 29, 2009.Khazova competed for Russia at the 2007 World Championships in Sapporo, finishing 24th in the 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit.
Doping sanction Khazova tested positive for the diuretic Furosemide in 2007 and received a two-year sanction from sports.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).===Olympic Games===* 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year  Age   10 km  individual   15 km  skiathlon   30 km  mass start   Sprint    4 × 5 km  relay    Team  sprint  2010  ''25''  20  13  —  —   7  '''Bronze''' 2014  ''29''  —  24  29  49  —  —===World Championships=== Year   Age    10 km  individual   15 km  skiathlon   30 km  mass start   Sprint    4 × 5 km  relay    Team  sprint  2007  ''22''  —  —  —  —  — —===World Cup=======Season standings==== Season  Age Discipline standingsSki Tour standingsOverallDistanceSprintNordicOpeningTour deSkiWorld CupFinal 2004  ''20''  58  41          2005  ''21''  45 26           2006  ''22''  76   57  —       2007  ''23''  39   29      25     2010  ''26''  139        — 24  2012  ''28''  75 56        —  — 2013  ''29''   58 39      30 31   — 2014  ''30''  52  41    —  20  —====Individual podiums====*1 victory *3 podiums No. Season Date Location Race Level Place1 ''' 2009–10 ''' 29 November 2009    Rukatunturi, Finland  10 km Individual C  World Cup  2nd2  12 December 2009   Davos, Switzerland  10 km Individual FWorld Cup '''1st'''3 5 February 2010   Canmore, Canada  10 km Individual F World Cup  3rd====Team podiums====* 1 podium No. Season Date Location Race Level Place Teammate1 ''' 2009–10 ''' 24 January 2010    Rybinsk, Russia 6 × 1.3 km Team Sprint  World Cup 3rd  Rocheva
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