Joanne Ritchie

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Joanne Ritchie
Medal record
Women's Triathlon
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
ITU World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1991 Gold Coast Elite
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1992 Huntsville Elite
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1993 Manchester Elite
ITU World Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1993 Overall
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1992 Overall

Joanne ("Jo-Anne") Ritchie (born in Kelowna, British Columbia) is a retired triathlete from Canada. [1]

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References

  1. "Joanne Ritchie Results". International Triathlon Union. Retrieved 20 October 2010.