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David Gilman

b. 1954

American luger and canoeist

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Born 1954. David Gilman is an American canoeist and luger.

David Gilman (born December 6, 1954) is an American luger and sprint canoer who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s. As a sprint canoer, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-1 1000 m event at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Eight years later in Los Angeles, Gilman was eliminated in the repechages of the K-4 1000 m event.

Gilman also finished 17th in the men's singles luge event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.

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Who is David Gilman?

American luger and canoeist

When was David Gilman born?

David Gilman was born on 6 December 1954 in Roswell.

What is David Gilman's occupation?

David Gilman is a canoeist and luger.

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David Gilman is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Gilman

· Wikidata: Q5234143

· DBpedia: David Gilman (athlete)

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