Rosanna Crawford
A Canadian biathlete who became a resilient cornerstone of her national team, competing in three Olympic Games with a signature blend of speed and precision.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Canadian biathlete·Birthday: May 23·Millennials
Biography
Hailing from Canmore, Alberta, Rosanna Crawford grew up in the heart of Canadian winter sports. She took to biathlon, a demanding combination of cross-country skiing and rifle marksmanship, and quickly rose through national ranks. Her career is a testament to consistency and perseverance on the World Cup circuit, where she became a regular in the top thirty and a key relay anchor for Canada. Crawford's Olympic journey began at Vancouver 2010, a hometown Games that ignited her career, and continued through Sochi 2014 and PyeongChang 2018. While an individual podium at the highest level remained elusive, her team results, including a fourth-place finish in the Sochi mixed relay, were highlights. Known for her cheerful demeanor and technical shooting skill, she represented a generation of Canadian biathletes who elevated the program's international standing through sheer grit and dedication.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Rosanna was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
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The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Rosanna's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Represented Canada at three consecutive Winter Olympic Games: Vancouver 2010, Sochi 2014, and PyeongChang 2018.
- Achieved a career-best individual World Cup finish of 4th place in the sprint event in Pokljuka in 2016.
- Helped the Canadian mixed relay team to a 4th place finish at the Sochi 2014 Olympics.
- Won a silver medal in the 7.5km sprint at the 2015 IBU Cup in Canmore.
Did You Know?
She is married to fellow Canadian biathlete Brendan Green.
She is an ambassador for Fast and Female, an organization dedicated to keeping girls in sport.
She studied psychology through Athabasca University while competing professionally.
Her sister, Chandra Crawford, is an Olympic gold medalist in cross-country skiing.
“In biathlon, the race is decided in the range; your heart must be steady.”
