Louise Hanna-Walker (born 21 March 1951) is a Canadian former

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. She competed in the women's

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at the

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and the

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. She won a silver medal at the

1974 Commonwealth Games The 1974 British Commonwealth Games ( mi, 1974 Taumāhekeheke Commonwealth) were held in Christchurch, New Zealand from 24 January to 2 February 1974. The bid vote was held in Edinburgh at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games. The Games were off ...

, and another silver medal at the

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in 1975.

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1951 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1976 Summer Olympics Canadian female high jumpers Olympic track and field athletes for Canada Athletes (track and field) at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics Commonwealth Games silver medallists for Canada Athletes (track and field) at the 1975 Pan American Games Pan American Games medalists in athletics (track and field) Pan American Games silver medalists for Canada Athletes from Toronto Medalists at the 1975 Pan American Games Medallists at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games Canadian Track and Field Championships winners {{Canada-athletics-bio-stub