Karen Percy
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's Alpine skiing | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| Bronze | 1988 Calgary | Downhill |
| Bronze | 1988 Calgary | Super-G |
| World Championships | ||
| Silver | 1989 Vail | Downhill |
Karen Percy Lowe (born October 10, 1966) is a former Canadian alpine skier. She was born in Banff, Alberta. She won 2 bronze medals in skiing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, where she was Canada's flag bearer in the closing ceremony.[1] Until her retirement from the National team in August, 1990, she competed in 107 races on the World Cup circuit with 25-top 10 finishes, four World Championships including two Junior World Championships, and 7 consecutive Canadian National Championships from 1983 to 1989.
Honours
In 1988, she was a recipient of Canada's highest award when she became a Member of the Order of Canada, followed, in 1989, by an Olympic Champion award at The Tribute to the Champions.
Personal life
Percy is married to former Edmonton Oilers player and current Director of Hockey for the Edmonton Oilers Kevin Lowe. Their son Keegan is a defenseman for the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League.
References
- ↑ "1988 Calgary". Canadian Olympic Committee. 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2014.