What is Diana Golden's full name?
Diana Golden Brosnihan
Diana Golden nickname(s):
Diana Golden Brosnihan, Diana Golden
Diana Golden date of birth:
March 20, 1963
How old was Diana Golden when died?
38
Where was Diana Golden born?
Lincoln, Massachusetts, USA
When did Diana Golden die?
August 25, 2001
What is Diana Golden nationality?
American
What is Diana Golden's occupation?
Skier
Short Biography
Diana Golden lost her right leg to cancer at age 12 and then went on to become a world champion disabled skier. During her career, she won ten world champion titles and 19 national titles. She also won the gold medal for disabled skiing at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta. More than any other disabled athlete, she helped to popularize disabled sporting events. She retired from competitive skiing in 1990, becoming a motivational speaker and a spokeswoman for the right of disabled athletes to be recognized as athletes first. She died of cancer in 2001 at age 38.