Bleiler, Gretchen (1981–)
Bleiler, Gretchen (1981–)
American snowboarder. Born April 10, 1981, in Toledo, Ohio.
Wins include 1st Overall at Vans Triple Crown, Season End 2002; US championships, Northstar-at-Tahoe, CA, in Halfpipe (2002); and gold medal at X Games in Superpipe (Winter 2003); won a silver medal for Halfpipe at Torino Olympics (2006).
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