Farzaneh Rezasoltani, first female cross-country athlete from Iran at Sochi Winter Olympic Games (2014)

Farzaneh Rezasoltani, born on September 13, 1985, is a cross-country skier competing for Iran. She is the first Iranian female athlete to participate in an international cross-country competition (World Ski Championship at Val di Fiemme, Italy, 2013).

The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi is her second international competition. She crossed the finish line in 42:31:03, achieving the 73rd place. This is the first time Iran has sent a female athlete to participate in cross-country skiing competitions at the Olympic Games.

Information on her current competitions:
International Ski Federation | Biographies | Farzaneh Rezasoltani

Sources: Wikipedia | Farzaneh Rezasoltani, Iran Ski Federation | News