Canadian Men's Alpine Skiing can be divided into two eras: Before The Crazy Canucks and After The Crazy Canucks.
In the 1970s and early-1980s, they dominated on the slopes with their fast and almost reckless style of skiing. They were nearly always on the podium and became Canadian legends.
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The Crazy Canucks: Canada's Legendary Ski Team by Janet Love Morrison
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Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/crazy-canucks
Canada's Walk of Fame: https://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/inductees/crazy-canucks/
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Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and Museum: https://skimuseum.ca/collection/the-crazy-canucks-collection/
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