Tamara McKinney

American skier and Olympic competitor

Tamara McKinney - American skier and Olympic competitor
Born

October 16th, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Competed in alpine skiing, excelling in the 1980s. Participated in the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. Achieved significant results in the World Cup circuit, ranking as high as second overall in 1983. Secured multiple World Cup victories in various disciplines, making a notable mark in downhill and giant slalom events.

Competed in the 1984 Winter Olympics

Ranked second overall in World Cup 1983

Achieved multiple World Cup race victories

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