Catriona Le May Doan

Born: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Place of Birth: December 23, 1970

• Catriona Le May Doan began skating at 10 years old.

• Although she lived on the prairies in Canada, her family travelled and lived in such places as Brazil and Scotland.

• She loved skating and in time developed a fondness for speed skating.

• She is a devoted Christian and feels this provides an added support in her efforts.

• Le May Doan is sometimes called The Fastest Woman in the World.

• Over the years, she has made or broken no fewer than ten world records for her sport.

• Catriona became a 2001 inductee into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.

• In 2002, Catriona was named Canada's Athlete of the Year and received an honorary degree from the University of Calgary.

• She has been named Canada's Female Athlete of the Year on at least three occasions.

• Le May Doan is admired by Canadians for both her skating and off-ice personality.

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Last Updated: June 13, 2006
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