Silken Laumann

Rower

Birthday November 14, 1964

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Canada

Age 59 years old

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About

Olympic rower who took home the silver medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She carried the Canadian flag in the games' opening ceremonies.

Before Fame

She was born in Toronto Township and started winning medals in 1976.

Trivia

She nearly lost a leg while training for the 1992 Olympics but ended up winning a bronze medal at the games.

Family Life

She was married to John Wallace from 1993 through 2002.

Associated With

She won the Thomas Keller Medal for rowing in 1999.