About Lana Spreeman
Lived 1955 – 2016 (aged 61). Lana Spreeman was a Canadian alpine skier.
Lana Spreeman (August 9, 1955 – November 29, 2016) was a Canadian athlete, who competed in alpine skiing at five Winter Paralympic Games. In her career, she won 13 medals for Canada, making her Canada's most decorated Winter Paralympian until passed by cross country skier Brian McKeever, who earned his 14th medal at the 2018 Winter Paralympics.
She won the first ever gold medal for Giant slalom 2A at the 1980 Winter Paralympics. At the 1994 Winter Paralympics in Lillehammer, she was the Canadian flag bearer at the closing ceremonies.
Spreeman died of brain cancer at the age of 61.
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Who was Lana Spreeman?
Canadian alpine skier
When was Lana Spreeman born?
Lana Spreeman was born on 9 August 1955 in Olds.
When did Lana Spreeman die?
Lana Spreeman died on 29 November 2016 in Calgary.
What was Lana Spreeman's occupation?
Lana Spreeman was an alpine skier.
What nationality was Lana Spreeman?
Lana Spreeman was Canadian.
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