 Kim Weger in 2009 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Born | 8 April 1980 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Speed skating |
Kim Weger (born 8 April 1980) is a Canadian speed skater. She competed in the women's 500 metres at the 2006 Winter Olympics. [1]
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