Achievements The first time women"s biathlon was contested at the Winter Olympics in Albertville in 1992, Petcherskia won a silver medal in the women"s 15 km individual for the Unified Team. In the 1990/91 season she won the overall world cup. In 1990 she became world champion in the 15 km. During her career she won a total of 7 gold medals at World Championships, together with 3 silver medals and 1 bronze.