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Catriona Le May Doan

By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com

Dates: December 23, 1970 -

Occupation: athlete (speed skater), broadcaster

Known for: world records in the 500m event

Also known as: Catriona Le May-Doan

Catriona Le May Doan, a Canadian speed skater, won the 500m Olympic gold medal and 1,000m bronze medal in 1998. In 2002, she took the gold medal in the 500m. She is married, and lives in Calgary with her husband and two children.

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  • Categories: Olympic speed skater
  • Places: Canada, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Calgary, Alberta
  • Period: 20th century

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