Shannon Rempel (born November 26, 1984) is a

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. An Olympic silver medalist from the

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in the

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. World Champion in the team pursuit from 2007 World Single Distance Championships, SLC, UT. Rempel also participated in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, in the 500m, and 1000m distances. She specializes in the sprint and middle distances, capturing many podium finishes over the years at the World Cup events. Rempel is also known for her win as the 2003

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. Previously she held the World Junior record in the 500m, and in the combined sprint distances. Currently she still holds the Canadian Jr. records in the 500m and 1000m. Shannon signed a flag which was brought up to the international space station.

Biography

Early life

Rempel was born in

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. She was introduced to speed skating at age 10 at the St. James Speed Skating Club when her friend suggested that she try it.

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Results of Shannon Rempel
1984 births Living people Speed skaters from Winnipeg Speed skaters at the 2006 Winter Olympics Speed skaters at the 2010 Winter Olympics Olympic speed skaters of Canada Olympic silver medalists for Canada Olympic medalists in speed skating Canadian female speed skaters Medalists at the 2006 Winter Olympics Canadian Mennonites {{Canada-speed-skating-bio-stub