Ken Read
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Kenneth John Read (born November 6, 1955) was a Canadian alpine skier.
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Read was raised in Calgary and began skiing at age 3 and competing at age 8.
In 1975, Read, the leader of the Crazy Canucks, became the first Canadian and North American male to win an Alpine skiing World Cup Downhill skiing event.
In 1991 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
In March of 2006 it was announced that he would be receiving a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. He was inducted as part of the Crazy Canucks and was given a star with three other skiers.
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