Nancy Greene, winner of gold medal in giant slalom, Winter Olympics (MIKAN 5029732)

Ms. Greene Raine is an Officer of the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia and a member of both Sports Halls of Fame. She was named Canada’s female athlete of the 20th century by the Canadian Press and Broadcast News. She won gold and silver medals in alpine skiing at the 1968 Grenoble Olympics and overall World Cup titles in 1967 and 1968. Her total of 14 World Cup victories (including the Olympics) is still a Canadian record. During her nine-year career she won a total of 17 Canadian Championship titles.

Group shot of the Canadian ski team at the Winter Olympics (MIKAN 5029774)

Nancy Greene during her gold medal run in giant slalom at the 1968 Winter Olympics (MIKAN 5029785)

Nancy Greene during her silver medal run in slalom at the Winter Olympics (MIKAN 5029788)

See also:

• Senator Nancy Greene Raine – Senate of Canada
• Discover the Collection: Sports Canada at the Winter Olympics: An Essential Media Guide (2018)

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