Lynn von der Heide-Spencer-Galanes
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Margaret Lynn•von der Heide-Spencer-Galanes |
| Used name | Lynn•von der Heide-Spencer-Galanes |
| Born | 6 June 1954 in Anchorage, Alaska (USA) |
| Measurements | 163 cm / 53 kg |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Lynn von der Heide-Spencer-Galanes competed for A. J. Diamond High School in Anchorage and attended the University of Alaska, where she majored in physics. Her best year was 1982 when she was US champion at all three distances (5/10/20K). Her best World Cup finish was ninth at a 10K in Canada in 1983. She competed for the US at three Winter Olympics and multiple World Championships.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | USA |
Lynn von der Heide | |||
| 5 kilometres, Women (Olympic) | ||||||
| 1980 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | USA |
Lynn Spencer | |||
| 10 kilometres, Women (Olympic) | 31 | |||||
| 4 × 5 kilometres Relay, Women (Olympic) | United States | 7 | ||||
| 1984 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | USA |
Lynn Spencer-Galanes | |||
| 5 kilometres, Women (Olympic) | 27 | |||||
| 10 kilometres, Women (Olympic) | 40 | |||||
| 20 kilometres, Women (Olympic) | 33 | |||||
| 4 × 5 kilometres Relay, Women (Olympic) | United States | 7 |
Olympic family relations
- Wife (divorced) of Jim Galanes