Anastasia Kuzmina

Nationality: Slovakian

Birthday: 28 Aug 1984

Disciplines: Biathlon

Hometown: Banská Bystrica

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Since 2008, Anastasia Kuzmina has been a prominent figure in biathlon for Slovakia, amassing an impressive collection of 3 gold and 3 silver medals at the Winter Olympic Games in 2010, 2014, and 2018. She also clinched the title of Biathlon World Champion in 2019. Anastasia's journey in sports began with cross-country skiing during her childhood, before transitioning to biathlon at the age of 15. Remarkably, she earned a medal in her very first race at the Junior World Championships.

Growing up in a sports-oriented family, with both parents being professional athletes, Anastasia was driven to surpass their achievements. She finds biathlon particularly captivating due to its unique blend of endurance from cross-country skiing and the precision required in shooting.

Looking ahead, Anastasia aspires to nurture and coach the next generation of strong biathletes, sharing her wealth of experience to help them succeed. Her ultimate dream is for sports to become an integral part of young people's daily lives, imparting crucial skills such as accountability, dedication, and leadership.

Anastasia also highlights the importance of good vision in biathlon. Her preferred eyewear is the vistair-y model from evil eye, which she praises for its lightweight comfort, making it perfect for both the demands of biathlon and leisure activities.