Mélanie Turgeon
Canadian Alpine Ski Racer Olympic Athlete
Born
October 21st, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Accomplished as a Canadian alpine skier, achieved notable success during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Competed in numerous World Cup events, earning a reputation in the downhill discipline. Participated in the 1998 Winter Olympics held in Nagano, Japan, representing Canada. Highlights of the career included multiple podium finishes at World Cup races and competing at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
Competed in the 1998 Winter Olympics
Achieved multiple World Cup podiums
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