Omelenchuk, Jeanne (1931–)
Omelenchuk, Jeanne (1931–)
American speedskater and cyclist. Born Jeanne Robinson, Mar 25, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan; graduate of Wayne State University; m. George Omelenchuk (skater and cyclist, div., died 1994); children: Kristin.
Won 10 US and North American speed-skating championships (1957–65); was also a USCF Masters cycling champion. Inducted into Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (1984).
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