Burka, Sylvia (1954–)
Burka, Sylvia (1954–)
Canadian speedskater and cyclist. Born May 4, 1954, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
As a speedskater, placed 1st overall at the Junior World championship (1973), World championship (1976) and World Sprint championship (1977); as a cyclist, won several national titles; retired from competition (1980).
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