Cochran, Marilyn (1950–)

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Cochran, Marilyn (1950–)

American Alpine skier. Name variations: Marilyn Cochran Brown. Born Feb 7, 1950, in Richmond, Vermont; dau. of Virginia and Gordon S. ("Mickey") Cochran (skier); sister of Bob, Linda, and Barbara Cochran (all skiers).

At World Cup, won a giant slalom title (1969) and was the 1st American to win the French championship; at World championships, won a bronze medal for combined (1970).

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