Roger Allen

Roger T. Allen (born 5 May 1952 ) in Aklavik, Northwest Territories, from Gwich'in First Nations, is a Canadian former cross-country skier who competed in the 1972 Winter Olympics and a former territorial-level politician from Northwest Territories, Canada.

Cross-country skiing Allen was one of six of eight cross-country skiers sent to the 1972 Olympics who came from the Mackenzie Delta town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Allen finished 50th in the 15 km men's and 13th in the relay 4x10 men's races. Growing up, Allen was exposed to multiple sports in the parochial school system in Inuvik which helped him balance education, sport, and spirituality. After retiring from his Olympic career, Allen is now an MLA for the Territorial government, and a cabinet minister.

Politics

After retiring from his Olympic career, Allen became a MLA for the Territorial government, and a cabinet minister. Allen was forced to appear before a board of inquiry and forced to return $10,000 retroactive to April 1, 2004.

He resigned his seat on October 12, 2004, citing family and personal issues as the reason for stepping down.