Dionne, Deidra (1982–)
Dionne, Deidra (1982–)
Canadian freestyle skier. Born Feb 5, 1982, in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Won a bronze medal at FIS World Freestyle championships (2001); won a bronze medal for aerials at Salt Lake City (2002). Voted World Cup female Rookie of the Year (1999–2000).
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