Laurie Graham
Canadian skier, Olympic competitor
Born
March 30th, 1960
64 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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This individual achieved recognition as a competitive skier representing Canada. Participation in the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid marked a significant highlight in the skiing career. Throughout the skiing career, notable achievements included strong performances in national and international competitions, contributing to the development of the sport in Canada.
Competed in the 1980 Winter Olympics
Achieved multiple podium finishes in national competitions
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