Auch, Susan (1966–)
Auch, Susan (1966–)
Canadian speedskater. Born Jan 3, 1966, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; sister of Andrea Auch.
Won a gold medal for the 3,000-meter relay at the World Short Track championships (1986); won a bronze medal in the 3,000-meter relay at the Calgary Olympics (1988); won a silver medal for the 500 meters at Lillehammer Olympics (1994); won a silver medal for the 500 meters at Nagano Olympics (1998).
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