Taryn Grant

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Taryn Grant
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Born (1994-11-19) November 19, 1994 (age 29)
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CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Sport Water skiing
Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
World Games
Water skiing
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Birmingham Women's jump

Taryn Grant (born November 19, 1994) [1] is a Canadian water skier. [2] [3] [4] She competed at the 2022 World Games in the water skiing competition, winning the silver medal in the women's jump event. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "2022 World Games: Waterski & Wakeboard Results Book" (PDF). World Games . Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  2. Kelly, Malcolm (1 April 2015). "Taryn Grant a daredevil on water". CBC Sports . Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  3. "Winnipeg's Taryn Grant wins gold at water-ski worlds". CBC News . 8 July 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  4. Fuller, Simon (7 July 2021). "At home on the water". Winnipeg Free Press . Retrieved 17 July 2022.