LAURIE GRAHAMFLYNN

LAURIE GRAHAMFLYNN

Laurie Graham retired from Canada’s National Alpine Ski Team after 11 years on the World Cup circuit in 1988.

She recorded six World Cup victories, five in Downhill, one in SuperG (Super Giant Slalom). The victories included a first World victory by a Canadian on home soil. She was also the first North American to win a Super G event. In addition to her triumphs, Laurie posted 34 top 10 World Cup Downhill results.

Laurie competed in three Olympic Winter Games and won three Canadian National Downhill titles. Her Downhill titles were won in 1980, 1985 and 1988. Her Giant Slalom win was posted in Puy St.Vincent, France in 1984.

She was named Canada’s 1986 Female AthleteoftheYear after winning downhill events at Crans Montana, Sui and Val d’lsere, France.

In the spring of 1988, Laurie was appointed a member of the Order of Canada.

She was inducted to the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame in 1991.

During the 198889 season, Laurie worked as a colour commentator on CBC Sports Weekend’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup circuit. She left the CBC in September 1989 to host the nationally televised ski show “Passport to Skiing”. Laurie continues to do race commentary for The Sports Network (TSN) as well as working as a guest commentator for ESPN.

Inducted November 20,1991