Aiko Uemura
Japanese professional skier and Olympian
Achieved success in alpine skiing, specializing in mogul events. Competed in the 1998 Winter Olympics and won a bronze medal. Won multiple single mogul events on the World Cup circuit. Retired from professional skiing in 2003 and transitioned to sports commentary and coaching.
Won a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics
Secured several victories in World Cup single mogul events
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Professional basketball player
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December 9th, 1987 38 years ago
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Canadian ice hockey player and goaltender
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December 9th, 1996 29 years ago
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Physicist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born
December 9th, 1917 108 years ago
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May 31st, 1986 40 years ago — 68 years old
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Ice hockey player with Florida Panthers
Born
December 9th, 1994 31 years ago
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Professional basketball player; NBA career
Born
December 9th, 1991 34 years ago
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Born
December 9th, 1993 32 years ago
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