Ken Read

Kenneth John Read (born November 6, 1955) was a Canadian alpine skier.

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November 6 - 1955 - Canadian - Alpine skier

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Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Read was raised in Calgary and began skiing at age 3 and competing at age 8.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan - Calgary

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In 1975, Read, the leader of the Crazy Canucks, became the first Canadian and North American male to win an Alpine skiing World Cup Downhill skiing event.

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1975 - Crazy Canucks - Alpine skiing World Cup

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In 1991 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada.

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1991 - Order of Canada

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