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Born | Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States | 13 August 1984
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Country | United States |
Sport | Wheelchair curling |
Position | Alternate |
Disability | Spina bifida |
Club | Team USA |
Coached by | Rusty Schieber |
Meghan Lino (born 13 August 1984) is an American wheelchair curler who competes in international level events. [1] [2] [3]
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