Kelly VanderBeek
Alpine skier and Winter Olympian
Born
January 21st, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian alpine skier specialized in downhill events, competed internationally and represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. Achieved multiple top ten finishes in the FIS World Cup circuit. Competed in major championships including the World Championships and the Winter Games, showcasing athletic skills on challenging courses.
Competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics
Achieved top ten finishes in World Cup events
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