Allen was born in Aklavik, Northwest Territories as a member of the Gwich’in First Nation. At age eight, Allen went to Grollier Hall residential school in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. There, she learned how to ski at age 10. [1] Allen, along with fellow Gwich’in First Nation skiers Shirley and Sharon Firth, were recruited and trained through the Territorial Experimental Ski Training program [2].
Allen was born in Aklavik, Northwest Territories as a member of the Gwich’in First Nation. At age eight, Allen went to Grollier Hall residential school in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. There, she learned how to ski at age 10. [3] Allen was amongst several Aboriginal children, notable examples being Gwich’in First Nation skiers Shirley and Sharon Firth, who were recruited and trained through the Territorial Experimental Ski Training program [4].
Allen was amongst the first Canadian Aboriginal women to be selected to compete in the Olympics, and in the 1972 Olympics in Sapporo, Japan, Allen competed in two cross-country skiing events. In the Women’s 5 kilometer, she placed 10th, and in the Women’s 3x5 kilometer relay, she placed 40th [5].
After a short career as a competitive cross country skier, she retired from the national team in 1974 at the age of 20. [6] In 1988, she moved to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and began a career in health at the Indian Friendship Centre. Allen married Mark Billingsley, and had a son, Nathan Allen [7].
On June 20th, 2009, Allen passed away at the age of 55 [7].
In 1968, at age 13, she became the youngest Canadian ever to win a Gold medal at the Canadian Junior Nordic Ski Championships, winning the 5 km race with a time of 25 minutes and 33 seconds. [8] She won gold at the Top of the World Ski Championship in 1971 [7]. Allen was amongst the first Canadian Aboriginal women to be selected to compete in the Olympics, and in the 1972 Olympics in Sapporo, Japan, Allen competed in two cross-country skiing events. In the Women’s 5 kilometer, she placed 10th, and in the Women’s 3x5 kilometer relay, she placed 40th [2].
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- ^ Robinson, Laura (August 15, 2009). "National ski champ at 13". North Bay Nugget.
- ^ Hall, M. Ann (2016). The Girl and the Game: A History of Women's Sport in Canada, Second Edition. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 9781442634121.
- ^ Robinson, Laura (August 15, 2009). "National ski champ at 13". North Bay Nugget.
- ^ Hall, M. Ann (2016). The Girl and the Game: A History of Women's Sport in Canada, Second Edition. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 9781442634121.
- ^ "Roseanne Allen". Team Canada - Official 2018 Olympic Team Website. 2011-09-19. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
- ^ "Olympics". Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ a b c nurun.com. "Former aboriginal skier dead at 55". Sault Star. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
- ^ Cross Country Canada (March 20, 2017). "Canadian Junior Championships 1968".
Allen was born in Aklavik, Northwest Territories as a member of the Gwich’in First Nation. At age eight, Allen went to Grollier Hall residential school in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. There, she learned how to ski at age 10. [1] Allen, along with fellow Gwich’in First Nation skiers Shirley and Sharon Firth, were recruited and trained through the Territorial Experimental Ski Training program [2].
Allen was born in Aklavik, Northwest Territories as a member of the Gwich’in First Nation. At age eight, Allen went to Grollier Hall residential school in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. There, she learned how to ski at age 10. [3] Allen was amongst several Aboriginal children, notable examples being Gwich’in First Nation skiers Shirley and Sharon Firth, who were recruited and trained through the Territorial Experimental Ski Training program [4].
Allen was amongst the first Canadian Aboriginal women to be selected to compete in the Olympics, and in the 1972 Olympics in Sapporo, Japan, Allen competed in two cross-country skiing events. In the Women’s 5 kilometer, she placed 10th, and in the Women’s 3x5 kilometer relay, she placed 40th [5].
After a short career as a competitive cross country skier, she retired from the national team in 1974 at the age of 20. [6] In 1988, she moved to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and began a career in health at the Indian Friendship Centre. Allen married Mark Billingsley, and had a son, Nathan Allen [7].
On June 20th, 2009, Allen passed away at the age of 55 [7].
In 1968, at age 13, she became the youngest Canadian ever to win a Gold medal at the Canadian Junior Nordic Ski Championships, winning the 5 km race with a time of 25 minutes and 33 seconds. [8] She won gold at the Top of the World Ski Championship in 1971 [7]. Allen was amongst the first Canadian Aboriginal women to be selected to compete in the Olympics, and in the 1972 Olympics in Sapporo, Japan, Allen competed in two cross-country skiing events. In the Women’s 5 kilometer, she placed 10th, and in the Women’s 3x5 kilometer relay, she placed 40th [2].
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- ^ Robinson, Laura (August 15, 2009). "National ski champ at 13". North Bay Nugget.
- ^ Hall, M. Ann (2016). The Girl and the Game: A History of Women's Sport in Canada, Second Edition. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 9781442634121.
- ^ Robinson, Laura (August 15, 2009). "National ski champ at 13". North Bay Nugget.
- ^ Hall, M. Ann (2016). The Girl and the Game: A History of Women's Sport in Canada, Second Edition. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 9781442634121.
- ^ "Roseanne Allen". Team Canada - Official 2018 Olympic Team Website. 2011-09-19. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
- ^ "Olympics". Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ a b c nurun.com. "Former aboriginal skier dead at 55". Sault Star. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
- ^ Cross Country Canada (March 20, 2017). "Canadian Junior Championships 1968".