Chladek, Dana (1963–)

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Chladek, Dana (1963–)

Czech-American kayaker. Born Dec 27, 1963, in Decin, Czechoslovakia; grew up in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; dau. of Stan and Emma Chladek, who were both on the Czech national team; graduate of Dartmouth, 1986; m. Thierry Humeau (French canoeist).

Immigrated to US at 5; won World Cup (1988); placed 1st in Champion International Whitewater Series Overall rankings (1990); won a bronze medal at Barcelona Olympics (1992) and a silver medal at Atlanta Olympics (1996), both for K1 slalom.

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