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Shannon Rempel

Shannon Rempel
Shannon Rempel (08-12-2007).jpg
Shannon Rempel participating at the 2007 World Cup at Heerenveen, Netherlands.
Personal information
BornNovember 26, 1984
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Sport
CountryCanada
SportSpeed skating
ClubCanadian Sprint Team
St. James Speed Skating Club
World Cup wins2006 - 1000m
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)500m - 37.80

1000m - 1:15.00
1500m - 1:54.60

3000m - 4:15.28

Shannon Rempel (born November 26, 1984) is a Canadian speed skater.[1] An Olympic silver medalist from the 2006 Winter Olympics in the team pursuit.[1] World Champion in the team pursuit from 2007 World Single Distance Championships, SLC, UT.[1] Rempel also participated in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, in the 500m, and 1000m distances. She specializes in the sprint and middle distances, capturing many podium finishes over the years at the World Cup events. Rempel is also known for her win as the 2003 World Junior Speed Skating Championships.

Previously she held the World Junior record in the 500m, and in the combined sprint distances. Currently she still holds the Canadian Jr. records in the 500m and 1000m.[1]

Shannon signed a flag which was brought up to the international space station.

Biography

Early life

Rempel was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was introduced to speed skating at age 10[1] at the St. James Speed Skating Club when her friend suggested that she try it.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Athlete Bio - Shannon Rempel". Archived from the original on 2007-04-03. Retrieved 2007-05-13.

External links

Preceded by
Elma de Vries
Female World Junior Speed Skating Champion
2003
Succeeded by
Eriko Ishino


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