Bonnie Blair
Chronology
1964 | Born March 18 in Cornwall, New York |
1966 | Begins skating |
1979 | Begins competing as member of national speed skating team |
1980 | Competes at the Olympic trials, but does not make team |
1984 | Competes in the Winter Olympic Games |
1988 | Wins Olympic gold and bronze at Winter Olympic Games |
1992 | Wins two Olympic golds at Winter Olympic Games |
1995 | Retires from competitive speed skating; becomes motivational speaker |
1996 | Marries speed skater Dave Cruikshank on June 23 |
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