Tamara McKinney
American skier and Olympic competitor
Born
October 16th, 1962
62 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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