Marie-France Dubreuil
Canadian figure skater and choreographer
Born
August 11th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Participated in competitive figure skating and achieved success in ice dance. Competed in the Winter Olympics and World Figure Skating Championships, securing medals at both events. Worked as a choreographer after retiring from competition, contributing to the sport's artistic development.
Competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics
Won medals at the World Figure Skating Championships
Partnered with Patrice Lauzon in ice dance
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