Sergey Cherepanov (Russian: Серге́й Черепанов) (born January 25, 1986, in Ridder) is a Kazakhstani cross-country skier who has competed since 2001. His best World Cup finish was third in a 15 km event in Finland in 2008.

Sergey Cherepanov
Sergey Cherepanov at the Tour de Ski 2010
Born (1986-01-25) January 25, 1986 (age 38)
Ridder, Kazakh SSR, USSR
World Cup career
Seasons2004–
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Kazakhstan
Asian Winter Games
Gold medal – first place 2007 Changchun 4×10 km relay
Gold medal – first place 2011 Astana-Almaty 4×10 km relay
Silver medal – second place 2011 Astana-Almaty 30 km
Universiade
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Pragelato 10 km

At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Cherepanov finished 55th in the sprint event. His best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was tenth in the 4 x 10 km relay at Liberec in 2009.

He finished 11th in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Career highlights edit

FIS Nordic Under 23 World Ski Championships Medals
2009 –   Praz de Lys Sommand   1st, 15 km freestyle
Universiade
2007 –   Pragelato   3rd, 10 km freestyle
Asian Winter Games
2007 –   Changchun   1st, 4×10 km relay
2011 –   Almaty   1st, 4×10 km relay (with Chebotko / Poltoranin / Velichko)
2011 –   Almaty   2nd, 30 km classical
World Cup podiums
2008 –   Lahti   3rd, 15 km classical

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