Kristine Holzer

Kristine Holzer

Kristine Holzer (born on March 21, 1974 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is an American Olympic speed skater.

Diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) when she was 13-years-old, Holzer originally took up rowing at Gonzaga University because the sport was low-impact.

However, in 1997 at the age of 23, Holzer found herself in complete remission. At 24, she decided to take up speed skating - despite only having skated one time in her life. She learned quickly.

Holzer skated at the 2006 Winter Olympics and finished in 27th place in the 3000 meters. She also skated in the women's team pursuit, where the United States team finished 5th.

External links

* [http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/5081496/detail.html NBC Olympics]
* [http://www.usolympicteam.com/26_42971.htm Kristine's U.S. Olympic Team bio]

References

* [http://www.usspeedskating.org/ussathletes/Holzer.html US Speedskating profile]


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