Jeanne Ashworth, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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speed skater
Date of Birth: 01-Jul-1938
Place of Birth: Burlington, Vermont, United States
Date of Death: 04-Oct-2018
Profession: speed skater
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Jeanne Ashworth
- Jeanne Chesley Ashworth (July 1, 1938 – October 4, 2018) was an American speed skater who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics, 1964 Winter Olympics and 1968 Winter Olympics.
- Ashworth competed in the first Olympic speed skating event for women.
- She won the bronze medal, finishing behind a German and Russian.
- During the late 50's and 60's, when Ashworth was at the height of her career, she won 11 national championships.She was born in Burlington, Vermont.
- She lived near Lake Placid, where she ran her family toy and candy company.
- She died of pancreatic cancer on October 4, 2018.Ashworth won the bronze medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics in speed skating.
- Ashworth died on October 4, 2018 in Wilmington, New York.
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