Shirley Firth

Shirley Firth (31 December 1953 – 30 April 2013) was a Canadian cross-country skier who competed in the Winter Olympics in 1972, 1976, 1980 and 1984.^[1]

A member of the Gwich'in First Nation, Firth was one of the first indigenous North Americans to represent Canada in the Olympic Games.^[1] Firth was the recipient of the Order of Canada, the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.^[1]

She was the twin sister of fellow ski team member Sharon Firth.

Firth died at her home in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, on 30 April 2013, at the age of 59.^[1]

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