Kirsten Venetta Brown facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's canoe slalom | ||
Representing  United States |
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| World Championships | ||
| Bronze | 1991 Tacen | K-1 team |
Kirsten Venetta Brown, also known as Kirsten Brown-Fleshman (born June 11, 1963 – died October 21, 2006), was an American athlete. She was a talented canoe slalom paddler. She competed in the early and mid-1990s.
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About Kirsten Brown-Fleshman
Kirsten Brown-Fleshman was a well-known canoe slalom athlete. She was born in 1963 and passed away in 2006. She was known for her skills in kayaking.
Her Canoe Slalom Career
Kirsten won a bronze medal at the 1991 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships. This big event took place in Tacen. She earned her medal in the K-1 team event. This means she was part of a team of kayakers.
She nearly made it to the 1992 Olympic Games. However, a small mistake kept her out. Part of her kayak touched a gate during the race. This caused her to miss her chance to compete.
Early Life and Education
Kirsten first learned to kayak when she was a child. She practiced at Valley Mill Camp in Maryland.
She later went to college at the MIT. She studied political science there. This is the study of how governments work. She earned her degree in 1986. After college, she worked at a company called Arthur Andersen from 1987 to 1989.
Later Life
Kirsten Brown-Fleshman passed away in Washington, D.C. in 2006. She was 43 years old. She died after an illness.
See also
In Spanish: Kirsten Brown-Fleshman para niños
