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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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