The Women's 20km event in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1980 saw Veronika Hesse (born August 24, 1952 in Harzgerode; from East Germany) win gold, and Galina Kulakova win silver, while Nina Baldycheva finished in last place.
Gold Silver 5 Nina Baldycheva (URS) 10 9 8 7 6 4 Bronze 
