Mackenzie Blackburn

Mackenzie Blackburn (Chinese name:呂明龍, born November 10, 1992) is a Canadian-born Chinese Taipei short track speed skater who has competed for the latter since 2008.[1] Blackburn has also qualified to compete for Chinese Taipei at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. By doing so he became the first athlete to qualify from Taiwan in short track speed skating.[2]

Mackenzie Blackburn
Personal information
BornNovember 10, 1992 (1992-11-10) (age 28)
Canada
Sport
CountryTaiwan
SportShort track speed skating

Although Blackburn was born in Canada, he is able to compete for Chinese Taipei because of his mother's birthplace.[3]

Personal records
DistanceNationCityDateRecord Time
500 meters  CanadaCalgaryOctober 19, 201240.830
1000 meters  CanadaCalgaryOctober 20, 20121:26.540
1500 meters  RussiaKolomnaNovember 14, 20132:18.578

References
  1. Biographical data for: BLACKBURN, Mackenzie
  2. "XXII Olympic Winter Games 2014 Sochi - Entries Short Track Speed Skating". International Skating Union. 22 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  3. Canada, South Korea win in speed skating sprint


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