Elizabeth Blencowe

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Elizabeth Blencowe (born 10 January 1961) is an Australian sprint canoeist who competed in the mid-1980s. [1] At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, she finished eighth in the K-1 500 m event. [2]

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References

  1. "Elizabeth Blencowe". SR/Olympic Sport. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  2. "Elizabeth Thompson". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 4 June 2021.