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| Date of Birth:
| August 12, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace: | Winnipeg, MB |
| Ht: | 5'8" |
| Events: | 1500m, 3000m, 5000m |
| Club: | Winnipeg Speed Skating Club |
| Coach: | Mike Crowe |
| Language Spoken: | English |
| Web Site: | http://www.cindyklassen.com |
| Training site: | Richmond Olympic Oval |
| Pronunciation: | KLAH-sin |
| Previous Competitions: | Salt Lake City (2002)Turin (2006) |
Latest Cindy Klassen'S Video
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 - 3:00 p | 1500m | 21 | 2:00.67 | |
| Feb 14 - 1:00 p | 3000m | 14 | 4:15.53 | |
| Feb 24 - 1:00 p | 5000m | 12 | 7:22.09 | |
| Feb 27 - 1:13 p | Team Pursuit -- Finals |
News
Klassen named alternate on Canada's pursuit team
Cindy Klassen may not be done racing at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The six-time medallist was named an alternate on Canada's pursuit team; the final event in long track speed skating, which begins Friday.
Competitive history »
Klassen did not compete during the 2008-09 because she was recovering from surgery on both her knees.
Career highlights »
Klassen was the first Canadian athlete to win five medals in one Olympic Games and her six career medals are also a Canadian Olympic record.
Photo galleries
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Video Highlights
Four-Man Bobsleigh: USA 1 - Gold
Reigning world champion Steven Holcomb leads the US to a gold medal.
Four-Man Bobsleigh: Germany 1 - Silver
Led by the most decorated bobsledder in Olympic history -- Andre Lange -- Germany claims the silver medal.
Four-Man Bobsleigh: Canada 1 - Bronze
A third-place finish for the Canadian foursome, missing out on silver by just 0.01 seconds.
Men's slalom: Cousineau run
Julien Cousineau was the top Canadian in men's slalom with an eighth-place finish.
Men's slalom: Gold medal run
Italy's Giuliano Razzoli takes the gold medal in the men's slalom.
Men's slalom: Silver medal run
Croatia's Ivica Kostelic wins the silver medal in the men's slalom.
Men's slalom: Bronze medal run
A third-place finish for Andre Myhrer of Sweden.
Men's Snowboard PGS: Anderson gold
Canada's Jasey-Jay Anderson with a first-place finish ahead of Austria's Benjamin Karl.
Men's team pursuit: Canadian gold
Mathieu Giroux, Lucas Makowsky and Denny Morrison win a tight race with the US.
Ladies' 30km mass start: Gold medal
Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland edges Marit Bjoergen of Norway for the gold in an incredible finish to the ladies' cross-country 30km mass start.
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