Chenal-Minuzzo, Giuliana (1931–)

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Chenal-Minuzzo, Giuliana (1931–)

Italian Alpine skier. Name variations: Giuliana Minuzzo-Chenal; Giuliana Minuzzo. Born Giuliana Minuzzo, Nov 26, 1931, in Italy.

Won a bronze medal for downhill at Oslo Olympics (1952) and a bronze for giant slalom at Squaw Valley Olympics (1960); at Cortina Olympics (1956), took the oath at the opening ceremony, the 1st time the oath was read by a female athlete in the history of the games.

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