Dateline: 12/05/09
About Cindy Klassen
Canadian speed skater Cindy Klassen became the first Canadian to win five medals at a single Winter Olympics when she captured a gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the Turin Olympics in 2006. Added to her bronze medal from the Salt Lake City Olympics in 2002, the total of six Olympics medals made Cindy Klassen the most decorated Canadian Olympic athlete in history.
Since the Turin Olympics, Cindy Klassen has had two long breaks from competition. In early 2007, her sister was seriously injured in a car accident and Cindy cut her training to be with her. In 2008, Cindy had knee surgery on both knees, which caused her to miss the entire 2008-09 season. She did not return to competition until October 2009, but does plan to compete in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Birth
August 12, 1979 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she grew up.
Residence
Calgary, Alberta
Club
Winnipeg Speed Skating Club
Training Site
Calgary Olympic Oval
Olympics Events
- 1000m
- 1500m
- 3000m
- 5000m
- team pursuit
Olympics Speed Skating Specialty
1500m
Cindy Klassen Olympic Medals
Cindy Klassen has won six Olympic Medals in her career:
Previous Olympics
- Turin Olympics 2006
- Salt Lake City Olympics 2002
2010 Vancouver Olympics Speed Skating Schedule
Ladies speed skating at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics runs from Sunday February 14 to Saturday February 27. For details see:
2010 Vancouver Olympics Ladies Speed Skating Schedule
