Nancy Greene
Canadian Skier and Senator
Born
May 11th, 1943
82 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A successful ski racer, earned a gold medal in the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble. Won numerous national championships and world titles during the competitive skiing career. Transitioned to a political career, serving as a Senator in Canada. Advocated for various sports and youth initiatives during the political tenure. Contributed to the promotion of skiing as a sport in Canada.
Gold medal in the 1968 Winter Olympics
Multiple national and world championship titles
Serving as a Canadian Senator
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