Meagan Duhamel
Canadian figure skater, Olympic medalist
Born
December 8th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Competed in pair skating, achieving significant success with partner Eric Radford. Won a gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang in the team event and a bronze medal in the pairs event. Secured two World Championship titles in 2015 and 2016. Earned numerous titles in the Grand Prix series, showcasing excellence in technical skills and artistic performance.
Gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics
Two-time World Champion in pairs
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