Williams, Lynn (1960–)
Williams, Lynn (1960–)
Canadian runner. Name variations: Lynn Kanuka. Born Lynn Williams, July 11, 1960, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; children: 4.
At Los Angeles Olympics, won a bronze medal in 3,000 meters (1984), the 1st Canadian woman to win an Olympic track medal since 1936; set 4 Canadian track records (1985); did color commentary for CTV, CBC and ESPN.
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