| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 January 1993 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Canada |
| Sport | Speed skating |
Medal record | |
Heather McLean (born January 4, 1993) is a Canadian speed skater who is specialized in the sprint distances.
McLean won her first World Cup medal in November 2015 at the World Cup stop in Calgary when she finished third in the women's team sprint event. In December, she won her first medal in a singles event when she finished third in the women's 500 m event in Inzell. [1] [2] She is coached by Kevin Crockett.
McLean qualified to compete for Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics. [3] [4] [5]
| Personal records [6] | ||||
| Women's speed skating | ||||
| Event | Result | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 37.34 | 5 January 2016 | Olympic Oval, Calgary | |
| 1000 m | 1:15.63 | 5 January 2016 | Olympic Oval, Calgary | |
| 1500 m | 2:01.04 | 2 January 2014 | Olympic Oval, Calgary | |
| 3000 m | 4:31.69 | 16 February 2013 | Olympic Oval, Calgary | |
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