Silken Laumann
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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.
