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Marie Marvingt
(1875–1963)
Speed Skater
France
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Marie Marvingt was a speed skater from France.
Quick Facts About Marie Marvingt
- Born
- February 20, 1875
- Died
- December 14, 1963
- Nationality
- France
- Profession
- Speed Skater
About Marie Marvingt
Marie Félicie Élisabeth Marvingt was a French athlete, mountaineer, aviator, and journalist. She was the first woman to climb many of the peaks in the French and Swiss Alps. Marvingt was a record-breaking balloonist, and during World War I she became the first female combat pilot. She won numerous prizes for her sporting achievements including those of swimming, cycling, mountain climbing, winter sports, ballooning, flying, riding, gymnastics, athletics, rifle shooting, and fencing.
Biography source: Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Aeronautical Medal
Croix de guerre 1914–1918
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms
Knight of the ordre de la Santé publique
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