Background
Gusakova, Maria was born on February 6, 1931 in the village of Simoshkino, Riazan’ Oblast’.
Gusakova, Maria was born on February 6, 1931 in the village of Simoshkino, Riazan’ Oblast’.
Graduated from the Leningrad High School of Physical Culture, 1959.
Gusakova also earned a complete set of medals at the 1962 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a gold in the 3x5 km, a silver in the 10 km, and a bronze in the 5 km.