Vano, Donna (c. 1955–)

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Vano, Donna (c. 1955–)

American inline skater and snowboarder. Name variations: Donna Dennis Vano. Born Donna Dennis, c. 1955, in Watts, Los Angeles, CA; m. Alan Vano (pro-skater).

Began inline competition around age 36 (1991) and helped pioneer sport for women; won many skating and snowboarding competitions; made Guinness Book of World Records as world's oldest female inline skater.