Viola Yanik

Viola Yanik (born July 9, 1982 in Bonn, West Germany) is a Canadian wrestler.[1] She has wrestled since 1997 and is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan. She won a bronze medal in the 63 kg freestyle event at the 2003 World Championships in New York City, New York[2] and wrestled in the first ever Women's Wrestling at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, placing fifth.[1][3] She retired from wrestling at the end of 2005 to pursue other endeavors.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Canadian Olympic Committee - Athletes - Viola Yanik". www.olympic.ca. Retrieved 2010-06-01.
  2. ↑ "Viola Yanik wins Bronze at 2003 Sr. Worlds". www.saskwrestling.com. Retrieved 2010-06-01.
  3. ↑ Official results book, Olympics 2004