Nikolay Polukhin (born 7 July 1982) is a Russian cross-country skier, biathlete and Paralympic Champion. He is notable for winning the most medals at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Paralympics, with six medals, including one gold.

Nikolay Polukhin
Polukhin (right) is awarded the Order of Friendship[1] by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in 2010.
Full nameNikolay Polukhin
Born (1982-07-07) 7 July 1982 (age 42)
Russia
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Paralympic Games
Men's cross country skiing
Gold medal – first place 2010 Vancouver 1x4/2x5 km relay
Silver medal – second place 2010 Vancouver 1 km sprint
Silver medal – second place 2010 Vancouver 20 km
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Vancouver 10 km
Men's biathlon
Silver medal – second place 2010 Vancouver 12.5 km
Silver medal – second place 2010 Vancouver 3 km pursuit

Polukhin was blinded in 1993 in an electrical accident. His sighted guide at Vancouver 2010 was Andrey Tokarev.

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