Burke, Sarah (1982–)
Burke, Sarah (1982–)
Canadian skier. Born Sept 3, 1982, in Midland, Ontario, Canada.
Pioneer woman freeskier, competed against men and set example for other women freeskiers, which helped create women's categories at major events; 1st place finishes include: in Slopestyle at US Freeskiing Open (2003), World Skiing Invitational Women's Superpipe (2003), Orage Masters of Freeskiing, and in Ski Superpipe at X Games Global championship (2003). Was ESPN Female Skier of the Year (2001); named Best Skier of the Year in Powder reader poll (2004).
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