Lorna Manzer
Lorna Manzer be Canadian Paralympic skier. Over de course of two Paralympic Games, she earn two bronze medals, two gold medals, den one silver for Team Canada.
| Ein sex anaa gender | female  |
|---|---|
| Country wey e be citizen | Canada |
| Name wey dem give am | Lorna |
| Family name | Manzer |
| Ein occupation | cross-country skier |
| Sport | cross-country skiing |
Career
editWhile she major insyd physical education for Mount Royal College insyd de 1970s, Manzer lost part of ein right leg wen na she be run over by car for de Trans-Canada Highway. During ein recovery, she cam in contact plus Jerry Johnston den Sunshine Village wey work plus amputees insyd cross-country skiing.[1] Plus practice, Manzer den Brent Munro cam turn de first Canadians make dem participate insyd Cross-country skiing for de 1976 Winter Paralympics.[2] She earn gold medal for de 5 km short distance Class II race,[3] although na she be de competitor per.[4] Manzer sanso fini insyd third place insyd de Women's Slalom II den Giant Slalom II.[5] Insyd de Paralympic Winter Games wey dey follow, Manzer earn gold medal insyd de Women's Slalom 2A den silver medal insyd Women's Giant Slalom 2A.[6] She earn certified skiing instructors certificate from de Canadian Ski instructors Alliance[7] wey she win three medals for de 1982 Winter World Championships for de Disabled. She receive bronze medal insyd alpine skiing, anoda bronze insyd giant slalom, den silver medal insyd downhill.[8]
References
edit- ↑ "Gravity does the job for disabled skiers, learning control is the secret". Calgary Herald. February 8, 1973. Retrieved August 6, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Canada's Paralympic History 1976-1998". cccski.com. January 1, 2011. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- ↑ "Winnipgers win handicapped gold". Winnipeg Free Press. Manitoba. February 26, 1976.
- ↑ "Remember when ...". Vancouver Sun. March 4, 2009.
Lorna Manzer won gold in the 5K II, although she was the only competitor in her class.
- ↑ "Paralympic Games 1976" (PDF). oepc.at. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- ↑ "One-legged skier wins world bronze medal". Medicine Hat News. Alberta. March 12, 1982.
- ↑ "Points system". Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Montreal Gazette. February 6, 1980. Retrieved August 6, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Chance for gold lost at games for disabled". Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada: Whitehorse Daily Star. March 17, 1982. Retrieved August 6, 2020.