Anabelle Langlois
Canadian figure skater and Olympian
Born
July 21st, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Competed in pairs figure skating, representing Canada in several international competitions. Achieved a notable fourth place finish at the 2006 Winter Olympics held in Turin. Partnered with multiple skaters throughout her career, most prominently with Cody Hay. Together, they earned multiple titles in national and international events, showcasing technical skill and artistic performance on ice. Retired from competitive skating following a successful career, Langlois contributed to the sport as a coach and mentor.
Fourth place at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Multiple national championship titles with Cody Hay
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