Penny Alison

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Penny Alison
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NationalitySouth African
Born (1983-08-10) 10 August 1983 (age 38)
Durban, South Africa
Sport
Sport Sailing

Penny Alison (born 10 August 1983) is a South African sailor. She competed in the Yngling event at the 2008 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. "Penny Alison". Olympedia. Retrieved 30 June 2020.