About Florence Hurd
Lived 1913 – 1988 (aged 75). Florence Hurd was a Canadian speed skater.
Florence Hurd (6 May 1913 – May 1988) was a Canadian speed skater. She lived in or near Copper Cliff, Ontario, Canada.
She competed in all the three women's speed skating events at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, United States, which were held as demonstration sport. She competed in the 500 metres event, 1000 metres event and 1500 metres event but was eliminated in the heats.
In 1935, she was the North American Indoor Champion.
After the Stanley Stadium in Copper Cliff was built, the region's first artificial ice surface, Hurd moved to the region together with her brother to train there.
Personal life She had a brother, Alex Hurd, who was also a speed skater.
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Who was Florence Hurd?
Canadian speed skater
When was Florence Hurd born?
Florence Hurd was born on 6 May 1913 in Nova Scotia.
When did Florence Hurd die?
Florence Hurd died on 11 May 1988 in Copper Cliff, Ontario.
What was Florence Hurd's occupation?
Florence Hurd was a speed skater.
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Florence Hurd was Canadian.
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