Armstrong, Debbie (1963–)
Armstrong, Debbie (1963–)
American Alpine skier. Born Deborah Armstrong, Dec 6, 1963, in Salem, Oregon.
Won the gold medal in the giant slalom at Sarajevo Olympics (1984); was national giant slalom champion (1987); was also a member of US Olympic ski team (1988).
See also Women in World History.
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