Tucker Fredricks

Speed skater and world champion

Tucker Fredricks - Speed skater and world champion
Born

April 16th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A speed skater specializing in the sprint events, competed in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 Winter Olympics. Won a gold medal at the 2009 World Single Distances Championships in the 1000 meters. Set multiple personal and season best times on the World Cup circuit. Represented the United States in various international competitions.

Gold medal at the 2009 World Single Distances Championships

Competed in three Winter Olympics

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