Nathalie Lambert
Nathalie Lambert (born December 1, 1963 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian Olympic medalist in short-track speed skating. She won one Gold medal and two Silver medals at the Winter Olympics, and was Canada's flag bearer at the 1992 Albertville Olympics closing ceremony.[1] 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
External links
Canada
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