Schlegel, Elfi (1964–)
Schlegel, Elfi (1964–)
Canadian gymnast. Born May 17, 1964, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; m. Marc Dunn (Olympic volleyball player).
Won Canadian nationals (1978, 1981) and gold medals in all-around and team all-around at the Commonwealth Games (1978); placed 2nd at Canadian nationals (1979) and 3rd in all-around and 1st in team allaround at Pan American Games (1979); won the bronze medal on the vault at the World Cup (1980); won Hunt International (1981); did commentary for NBC during Olympics (1992, 1996, 2000).
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