Lee-Gartner, Kerrin (1966–)
Lee-Gartner, Kerrin (1966–)
Canadian Alpine skier. Born Sept 21, 1966, in Trail, British Columbia, Canada; grew up in Rossland, BC.
At Albertville, was the 1st Canadian—male or female—to win an Olympic gold medal in the downhill (1992). Elected to British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame (1994) and Canadian Sports Hall of Fame (1995).
See also Women in World History.
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