Klassen, Cindy (1979–)
Klassen, Cindy (1979–)
Canadian speedskater. Born Aug 12, 1979, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Began career as a hockey player; at the World Distance championships, won bronze medals for the 1,500 meters (2001) and the 1,000 meters (2003); won a bronze medal for the 3,000 meters at Salt Lake City Olympics (2002); won silver medals for allround at World championships (2002) and sprint at World Sprint championships (2003); won a gold medal for 1,500 meters, silver medals for 1,000 meters and Team Pursuit, and bronze medals for 3,000 meters and 5,000 meters at Torino Olympics (2006).
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