Karine Ruby

(1978-2009)

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Karine Ruby (4 January 1978 in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie – 29 May 2009) was a French snowboarder and Olympic champion. She won two medals at the Winter Olympics, with a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, and a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.. She also earned six gold medals and four silver medals at the FIS Snowboard World Championships, and 67 wins and 122 podiums at the FIS Snowboard World Cup, which earned her the description by The New York Times as "the most decorated female snowboarder in the world".

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Born	Karine Martine Ruby 4 January 1978 Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, France
Died	29 May 2009 (aged 31) La Tour Ronde, Mont Blanc, Haute-Savoie, France
Zodiac	Capricorn
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