Amy McAninch | |
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Born | June 24, 1975 |
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Member Association | Canada |
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Amy McAninch (born June 24, 1975) is a Canadian female curler and curling coach. [1]
Year | Tournament, event | National team | Place |
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2004 | 2004 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | Canada (wheelchair) |
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