Nina Viktorovna Baldycheva (; also known as Baldychova, Fedorova, Baldycheva-Fedorova or Fyodorova; 18 July 1947 – 27 January 2019) was a Russian cross-country skier who competed from 1970 to 1980. She won three medals at the Winter Olympics with a gold in the 4 × 5 km relay (1976), a silver in the 4 × 5 km relay (1980), and a bronze in the 5 km (1976). In the relay in 1976, she injured her left hand in a fall at the start, but completed the race.
At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Fyodorova earned two gold (3 × 5 km relay: 1970, 4 × 5 km: 1974) and one bronze medals (5 km: 1970). Domestically she won one individual Soviet title, over 5 km in 1971, and eight relay titles (1969–73, 1975–76, 1979). After retiring from competitions she worked as a cross-country skiing coach in Saint Petersburg. In 1976 she was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honor.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games 3 medals – (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) Year Age 5 km 10 km 3/4 × 5 km relay 1972 24 10 — — 1976 28 Bronze 4 Gold 1980 32 5 6 Silver
World Championships 3 medals – (2 gold, 1 bronze) Year Age 5 km 10 km 20 km 3/4 × 5 km relay 1970 22 Bronze — Gold 1974 26 5 — Gold 1980 32 5
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