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Christine Nesbitt OLY OOnt (born 17 May 1985) is a Canadian retired long track speed skater who currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia. She won the gold medal in the 1000 metres event at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. She had previously won a silver medal in the team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
- 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
- Canada
- 68 kg (150 lb; 10.7 st)
About. Christine Nesbitt is a Canadian Olympic Gold Medallist in long track speed skating. Nesbitt won the medal in the 1000m event at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. She also holds a Silver Medal in the Team Pursuit from the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
Christine Nesbitt is a former speed skater who won gold in the 1,000 m event at the 2010 Winter Olympics. She also has many World Cup and World Championship medals in various distances and is the first Australian-born speed skating medalist.
Jun 4, 2015 · Canadian speed skating star Christine Nesbitt announced her retirement Thursday at a news conference at the Calgary Olympic Oval. A tearful Nesbitt thanked teammates, coaches, friends and...
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Biography. As the reigning 1000m world champion heading into the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Christine Nesbitt was a favourite for gold and yet was able to fly under the radar thanks to the attention given to her more experienced and accomplished teammates.
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Christine Nesbitt was born May 17th, 1985, in Melbourne, Australia and at three months arrived in Canada. Growing up in London, Ontario, she developed an interest in outdoor activities, sports, music and art.
Jun 4, 2015 · 9 years ago. 7:20. Newly retired Canadian Speedskater Christine Nesbitt reflects on her career and life with Scott Russell. Christine Nesbitt announced her retirement today at the Calgary...
