Karen Percy
Alpine skiing, Olympic athlete
1966 –
Who is Karen Percy?
Karen Percy Lowe is a former Canadian alpine skier. She was born in Banff, Alberta. She won 2 bronze medals in skiing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, where she was Canada's flag bearer in the closing ceremony. Until her retirement from the National team in August, 1990, she competed in 107 races on the World Cup circuit with 25-top 10 finishes, four World Championships including two Junior World Championships, and 7 consecutive Canadian National Championships from 1983 to 1989.
In 1988, she was a recipient of Canada's highest award when she became a Member of the Order of Canada, followed, in 1989, by an Olympic Champion award at The Tribute to the Champions.
Percy is married to former Edmonton Oilers player and current Director of Hockey for the Edmonton Oilers Kevin Lowe. Their son Keegan is a defenseman for the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League.
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