Ann Turner (canoeist)

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Ann Turner (born December 18, 1956) is an American sprint canoer who competed from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, she earned her best finish of fourth in the K-4 500 metres event at Los Angeles in 1984. [1] She retired from the sport in 1985. [2]

Her brother is fellow sprint canoer Brent Turner. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ann Turner Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  2. Christine, Bill (July 28, 1985). "A LOOK AT THE OTHER SPORTS". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 25, 2020.