1. Early life and background
Nikolay Olyunin's early life and educational journey laid the foundation for his competitive career.
1.1. Birth and Childhood
Nikolay Igoryevich Olyunin was born on October 23, 1991, in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. His early life was spent in this Siberian city, which is known for its winter sports facilities and athletic traditions, likely influencing his path toward snowboarding.
1.2. Education
Olyunin pursued higher education at the Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University, from which he graduated. This academic background complements his athletic career.
2. Competitive Career
Nikolay Olyunin has had a distinguished competitive career, marked by numerous significant achievements across various international competitions.
2.1. Overview of Achievements
Olyunin's career highlights include an Olympic silver medal, a gold medal at the World Junior Championships, and both gold and silver medals at the Winter Universiade. He has also achieved a victory and multiple podium finishes in the FIS Snowboard World Cup.
2.2. World Junior Championships
Nikolay Olyunin achieved an early career milestone by winning a gold medal in snowboard cross at the 2010 World Junior Championships held in Cardona. This victory established him as a promising talent in the sport.
2.3. Winter Universiade
Olyunin has a strong record at the Winter Universiade, a major international multi-sport event for university athletes. He secured a silver medal in snowboard cross at the 2013 Winter Universiade in Trentino. Two years later, he followed this success by winning a gold medal in snowboard cross at the 2015 Winter Universiade in Granada.
2.4. Olympic Games
Olyunin's most notable achievement came at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. On February 18, 2014, competing in the men's snowboard cross event, he delivered a strong performance that earned him a silver medal. At a height of 71 in (180 cm) and a weight of 185 lb (84 kg), Olyunin was a formidable competitor on the course.
2.5. FIS World Cup
Nikolay Olyunin has been a consistent participant in the FIS Snowboard World Cup, accumulating one victory and a total of six podium finishes in snowboard cross events throughout his career.
His World Cup podium results are detailed in the table below:
| Season | Date | Location | Discipline | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | February 21, 2012 | Stoneham, Canada | Snowboard cross | 2nd |
| 2013-14 | March 15, 2014 | La Molina, Italy | Snowboard cross | 2nd |
| 2014-15 | March 14, 2015 | Veysonnaz, Switzerland | Snowboard cross | 2nd |
| 2015-16 | December 12, 2015 | Montafon, Austria | Snowboard cross | 3rd |
| January 23, 2016 | Feldberg, Germany | Snowboard cross | 1st | |
| January 24, 2016 | Feldberg, Germany | Snowboard cross | 2nd |
3. Personal Life
Beyond his competitive career, Nikolay Olyunin maintains a public presence, including an active page on the social media platform VKontakte.
4. External links
- [https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/athlete-biography.html?sectorcode=SB&competitorid=151329 Nikolay Olyunin] at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation
- [https://vk.com/id7014835 Николай ОлюнинRussian] on VKontakte