Helena Balatková (born Šikolová, 25 March 1949 in Jablonec nad Nisou, ) is a former Czechoslovak cross-country skier who competed during the 1970s. She won a bronze medal in the 5 km event at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo, becoming the first Czech of either sex to win an Olympic medal in cross-country skiing.
Šikolová also finished fourth in the 10 km event at the 1970 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
She is mother of Helena Erbenová and mother-in-law of Lukáš Bauer.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 5 km 10 km 3 × 5 km relay 1972 22 Bronze 7 6
World Championships Year Age 5 km 10 km 3 × 5 km relay 1970 20 — 4 5
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