 Abernathy in 2006 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 12, 1953 |
| Website | anneabernathy grandmaluge |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Luge, archery |
| Updated on 1 July 2012 | |
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Julianne “Anne” Abernathy (born April 12, 1953) is a luge and archery athlete from the United States Virgin Islands and is the oldest female athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics. The 2006 Winter Olympics were her sixth. Despite her age, she is a strong competitor with numerous international podium finishes, and she is consistently ranked in the top 20 world rankings. She is known within luge circles as "Grandma Luge."[1] She is training for the 2024 Summer Olympics as an archer.
- ^ Newhan, Ross (February 11, 1998). "Known as Grandma Luge, Abernathy Slides for Pride". Los Angeles Times. p. 51. Retrieved February 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.