Darya Domracheva Biography: Medals, Husband, Ethnicity, Age, Illness, Daughter, Net Worth

Darya Domracheva is a Belarusian former biathlete whose exceptional performances at the Winter Olympic Games established her as one of the sport’s greatest athletes.

She rose to global prominence by winning three gold medals at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and added a gold and silver at the 2018 PyeongChang Games. Alongside her Olympic triumphs, she captured the overall Biathlon World Cup title in the 2014–15 season, cementing her reputation as one of the most accomplished and respected figures in biathlon history.

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• Full name: Darya Uladzimirauna Domracheva
• Nickname: Dasha / “DaDo”
• Date of birth: 3 August 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Minsk, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union (now Belarus)
• Nationality: Belarusian
• Profession: Biathlete (retired) / Coach
• Height: 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
• Weight: 58 kg
• Eye colour: Green
• Hair colour: Light brown
• Parents: Father – architect; Mother – architect
• Siblings: One older brother
• Spouse: Ole Einar Bjørndalen (married 17 July 2016)
• Children: Xenia Bjørndalen (daughter, born 1 October 2016)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Eastern Orthodox Christianity
• Ethnicity: Belarusian
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Darya Domracheva was born on 3 August 1986 in Minsk, Belarus. When she was four, her family moved to the Siberian town of Nyagan, Russia, where her parents—both architects—were involved in the design and development of the growing settlement. It was there that she began skiing at age six, initially focusing on cross-country before transitioning to biathlon at age thirteen.

She demonstrated an early combination of athleticism and discipline, which would become hallmarks of her career. Returning to Minsk as a teenager, Domracheva joined a sports school specializing in winter sports. She later attended the Belarusian State Economic University, graduating with a degree in Management and Tourism, with a thesis on advertising in the tourism industry.

Personal Life

Domracheva married Norwegian biathlon legend Ole Einar Bjørndalen on 17 July 2016. The couple met through international competitions and shared mutual respect for each other’s dedication to sport. Their daughter, Xenia, was born on 1 October 2016. After retiring from active competition, Domracheva focused on coaching and family life. The family splits their time between Belarus and Norway. She is fluent in Belarusian, Russian, and English.

Career

Darya Domracheva debuted on the Biathlon World Cup circuit in 2006 and quickly rose through the ranks with her aggressive skiing style and precise marksmanship. She earned her first World Cup victory in 2010 and took bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics in the pursuit event.

Her career reached its peak at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, where she made history by winning three gold medals — in the 10 km pursuit, 12.5 km mass start, and 15 km individual — becoming the first female biathlete ever to claim three golds at a single Winter Games.

In 2015, she achieved another milestone by winning the overall Biathlon World Cup title, confirming her dominance in the sport. Following a brief break due to illness and maternity leave, she returned to competition and earned a gold in the 4×6 km relay and silver in the 12.5 km mass start at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

She announced her retirement on 25 June 2018 to focus on her family and later transitioned to coaching, including serving as a consultant for the Chinese national biathlon team ahead of the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Awards and Nominations

• 6 Olympic medals: 4 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
• 6 World Championship medals (2 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze)
• Overall Biathlon World Cup Champion, 2014–15 season
• Honoured Master of Sport of Belarus
• Hero of Belarus (the nation’s highest title, awarded in 2014)
• Recipient of the Order of the Fatherland (2nd Class)
• Named Belarusian Sportswoman of the Year multiple times

Net Worth

Darya Domracheva’s net worth is estimated at approximately $5 million. Her wealth was accumulated through multiple sources — prize money from international competitions, performance bonuses from the Belarusian Olympic Committee, sponsorships etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @daryadomracheva