Ernestine Russell

Olympic athlete

1938 –

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Who is Ernestine Russell?

Ernestine Jean Russell, later known by her married names Ernestine Carter and Ernestine Weaver, is a Canadian former gymnast and American former college gymnastics coach. She represented Canada in the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics. Although Russell won no medals in her two summer Olympic appearances, she is regarded as Canada's first notable female Olympic gymnast.

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Born
Jun 10, 1938
Canada
Education
  • Michigan State University

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on July 23, 2013

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