Roffe, Diann (1967–)
Roffe, Diann (1967–)
American Alpine skier. Name variations: Dian Roffe-Steinrotter; Dian Steinrotter. Born Mar 24, 1967, in Potsdam, NY.
At World Alpine Ski championships, was the 1st American woman to win a gold medal in giant slalom (1985); tied for a silver medal (with Anita Wachter) at Albertville Olympics (1992); won a gold medal for super-G at Lillehammer Olympics (1994).
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