Diane O'Grady

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Diane O'Grady
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1996 Atlanta Quadruple sculls
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1995 Tampere Quadruple sculls
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1995 Mar del Plata Double sculls

Diane O'Grady (born November 23, 1967 in North Bay, Ontario) is a Canadian rower.

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