Bonnie L. Dasse (born July 22, 1959, in Abilene, Texas) is a retired female track and field athlete from the United States, who competed in the women's shot put event. She twice represented her native country at the Summer Olympics: 1988 and 1992. She tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol at the 1992 Olympics. [1]
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing the ![]() | ||||
1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 12th | 17.60 m |
1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | — | DSQ |
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