Clara Hughes retired from competitive sports to focus on her mental health and to pursue other interests, including advocacy work for mental health awareness. After an illustrious career in both speed skating and cycling, she felt it was time to step away from the intense pressures of competition. Hughes has since dedicated her time to sharing her experiences and promoting mental health initiatives, emphasizing the importance of open conversations about mental well-being.
HUghes, Clara
Clara Hughes was born on September 27, 1972.
Clara Hughes is a cyclist and speed skater.
Clara Hughes’s parents are Maureen and Ken Hughes. Her parents got divorced when she was 9.
Clara Hughes was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was born on August 27, 1972
Clara Hughes is 42 years old (birthdate: September 27, 1972).
Clara Hughes was born on September 27 1972. In Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Clara Hughes has competed and won medals for cycling in the summer and speed skating in the winter
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Clara Hughes's inspirer was Gaetan Boucher. She watched him speed skate on television and decided she wanted to be a speed skater.