Lela Brooks
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Lela Alene Brooks (February 7, 1908 – September 11, 1990) was a Canadian speed skater and multiple world-record holder.[1][3] She specialized in short track skating.
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Birth name | Lela Alene Brooks |
Full name | Lela Brooks Potter Lela Brooks Campbell |
Nickname(s) | Queen of the Blades[1][2] The Paavo Nurmi of Women Skaters[2] |
Nationality | British |
Born | (1908-02-07)February 7, 1908 Toronto, Ontario[1] |
Died | September 11, 1990(1990-09-11) (aged 82) Owen Sound, Ontario |
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Country | Canada |
Sport | Speed skating |
Retired | 1936 |
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