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Sarah Murphy

b. 1988

New Zealand biathlete

Biathlete Cross-country skier
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About Sarah Murphy

Born 1988. Sarah Murphy is a New Zealand biathlete and cross-country skier.

Sarah Jane Spidy Murphy (born February 16, 1988, in Banff, Alberta) is a New Zealand biathlete. She represented New Zealand at the 2010 Winter Olympics. She was the first Kiwi Olympic biathlete.

Born in Canada to a New Zealand mother and a Canadian father, she was raised in Canmore, Alberta, and Nelson, New Zealand.

At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Murphy finished 82nd in both the 7.5 km and 15 km events and did not compete in the 10 km pursuit.

Her best performance to date has been to finish 45th in a field of 96 at a World Cup event in Germany in January 2010.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

World Championships Year Age 10 km individual 15 km skiathlon 30 km mass start Sprint 4 × 5 km relay Team sprint 2013 25 — 67 — — — —

World Cup Season standings Season Age Discipline standingsSki Tour standingsOverallDistanceSprintNordicOpeningTour deSkiWorld CupFinal 2013 25 — — — —

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Important facts

Born
16 February 1988, Canmore
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Biathlete, cross-country skier
Nationality
New Zealand
Also known as
Sarah Jane Spidy Murphy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sarah Murphy?

New Zealand biathlete

When was Sarah Murphy born?

Sarah Murphy was born on 16 February 1988 in Canmore.

What is Sarah Murphy's occupation?

Sarah Murphy is a biathlete and cross-country skier.

What nationality is Sarah Murphy?

Sarah Murphy is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sarah Murphy

· Wikidata: Q1396453

· DBpedia: Sarah Murphy (biathlete)

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