About Joan Groothuysen
Lived 1957 – 2018 (aged 60). Joan Groothuysen was a Canadian cross-country skier.
Joan Elizabeth Groothuysen (September 6, 1957 – May 7, 2018) was a Canadian cross-country skier. She competed at the 1976 and 1980 Winter Olympics in the 5 km and 10 km individual races and 4×5 km relay with the best achievement of seventh place in the relay in 1976. She died of cancer in Edmonton in 2018.
Cross-country skiing results Olympic Games Year Age 5 km 10 km 4 × 5 km relay 1976 18 30 34 7 1980 22 27 34 8
World Championships Year Age 5 km 10 km 20 km 4 × 5 km relay 1978 20 34 38 — 9
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Who was Joan Groothuysen?
Olympic cross-country skier (1957-2018)
When was Joan Groothuysen born?
Joan Groothuysen was born on 6 September 1957 in Ottawa.
When did Joan Groothuysen die?
Joan Groothuysen died on 7 May 2018 in Edmonton.
What was Joan Groothuysen's occupation?
Joan Groothuysen was a cross-country skier.
What nationality was Joan Groothuysen?
Joan Groothuysen was Canadian.
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