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Clark Matis

b. 1946

American cross-country skier

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Born 1946. Clark Matis is an American cross-country skier.

Clark Arvo Matis (born July 1, 1946) is a retired American cross-country skier. He competed in the 30 km event at the 1972 Winter Olympics and finished 53rd.

Matis' mother was the first female member of the University of Colorado ski team, and his father, Arvo Matis, headed the Durango Ski Club. Clark won the 1968 and 1969 NCAA cross-country championships, and was a member of the national skiing team in 1969–72. After retiring from competitions he became an executive with Skis Rossignol. In 1981 he co-founded Merrell, an outdoor shoe company. Around that time he designed boots and received multiple patents on shoe and boot designs.

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Clark Arvo Matis

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Who is Clark Matis?

American cross-country skier

When was Clark Matis born?

Clark Matis was born on 1 July 1946 in Durango.

What is Clark Matis's occupation?

Clark Matis is a cross-country skier.

What nationality is Clark Matis?

Clark Matis is American.

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· Wikipedia: Clark Matis

· Wikidata: Q1095724

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