Nathalie Lambert

Nathalie Lambert (born December 1, 1963 in Montréal, Quebec) is a Canadian Olympic Medalist in Short-track speed skating. She won one Gold medal and two Silver medals at the Olympics. She is also a three-time Overall World Champion for 1991, 1993 and 1994.

Lambert won the 11 international competitions in which she participated, between 1992 and 1994. She won the all-around world championship three times: in 1991, 1993 and 1994.

Records

• 1985 - World championship, Amsterdam (Netherland) - 1000 m : 1m43s.58
• 1987 - World championship, Montréal (Quebec) - 3000 m : 5m31s.65
• 1993 - International Competition, Hamar (Norway) - 1000 m : 1m34s.07
• 1993 - World championship, Beijing (China) - relay 3000 m : 4m26s.56

Awards

• 1992 - Inducted into the Canadian Olympic Committee Hall of Fame
• 1994 - Named Athlete of the Year by the 'Mérite Sportif Québécois'
• From 1985 to 1987 and 1990 to 1994. Named Athlete of the Year by the Canadian Speed Skating Association
• 2001 - Inducted into Quebec's Sports Hall of Fame
• 2002 - Inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

Personal life

Lambert married gym teacher Daniel Gaudette, and adopted two Chinese girls.

References

• Article about Nathalie Lambert
• Biography on Nathalie Lambert at the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame

External links

• World Short Track Championships Overall Standings