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Public records list Bonnie Blair as a short-track speed skater. Bonnie Blair was born in Cornwall, New York, United States on March 18, 1964. The age as of 2026 is 62. Schooling on record includes Centennial High School and Parkland College. Listed accolades include Oscar Mathisen Award (1992) and Associated Press Athlete of the Year (1994).
My Take
Bonnie Blair is, to me, the gold standard of American speed skating. Five Olympic golds and a bronze across four Games is a staggering haul, and being named Athlete of the Year in 1994 only underlines it. What I respect most is her mastery of the 500 meters, an event where a fraction of a second decides everything and there is nowhere to hide. Dominating such an unforgiving sprint, repeatedly, over years rather than in a single flash, is the mark of true greatness. She didn't get lucky once; she stayed on top. I hold her in the highest regard.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bonnie Blair
- Name (Japanese)
- ボニー・ブレア
- Reading
- ぼにー・ぶれあ
- Born
- March 18, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- Cornwall, New York, United States
- Height
- 165 cm
- Occupation
- speed skater / short-track speed skater
2. Background
- High school
- Centennial High School
- University
- Parkland College
Awards & achievements
- 1992 Oscar Mathisen Award
- 1994 Associated Press Athlete of the Year
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bonnie Blair born?
Born March 18, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Bonnie Blair from?
Bonnie Blair is from Cornwall, New York, United States.
What does Bonnie Blair do?
Bonnie Blair works as speed skater, short-track speed skater.
How tall is Bonnie Blair?
Bonnie Blair is 165 cm.
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