Jelena Valerjevna Välbe

Jelena Valerjevna Välbe is a retired Russian cross-country skier, renowned for her extraordinary achievements in the sport during the 1990s. She is particularly celebrated for her historic performance at the 1997 World Championships held in Trondheim, where she won gold in all five women's events, setting a benchmark for excellence in cross-country skiing. Välbe has been a significant figure in promoting the sport and has since transitioned into administrative roles within the skiing community.