Bonnie Blair was a highly ranked former speed skater who turned professional in 1984. She won one gold and one bronze each in her second appearance at the 1988 Calgary Olympics in 500m and 1000m. At the 1989 Heerenveen World Championship, Blair won a gold medal in the sprint category. Her next big victory came at the 1992 Albertville Olympics, where she claimed two gold medals. Blair clinched two more gold medals at the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics in 500m and 1000m. Her final gold medal (Sprint) came at the 1995 World Championships held in Milwaukee
In her career, Blair has won four silver and two bronze medals at the World Championships (Sprint). She received a star (#7) on September 29, 2015, for her successful speed skating career from the Flag for Hope. Blair was included in the United States Olympic Hall of Fame, the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame and the Chicagoland Hall of Fame. She was named to the World Cup Points Championships 11 times in her skating career. Blair announced her retirement news in 1995 and pursued a career as a motivational speaker.
Bonnie Blair's hometown
Blair was raised in Champaign, Illinois.
Bonnie Blair's nationality
Bonnie Blair is an American national.
Where was Bonnie Blair born?
Blair was born in Cornwall, New York, United States, on March 18, 1964. She was the daughter of Eleanor and Charlie Blair. At the age of four, she competed in her first skating competition. At the age of seven, she won the Illinois Speed Skating Championship.
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