Athletes
Country Sport Name
Joannie Rochette
Joannie Rochette CAN
Figure Skating
  • COUNTRY: Canada
  • SPORT: Figure Skating
  • EVENT: Individuals
  • HEIGHT: 5'3" / 1.60m
  • BIRTHDATE: 1/13/1986
  • CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Silver medal at 2009 world championships was the first at the event by a Canadian woman since Elizabeth Manley also won silver in 1988. ... Canada's best hope for an Olympic medal in women's figure skating since Manley won the silver in 1988 _ also the last time the Winter Games were in Canada. ... Struggled with consistency during Grand Prix season. Won Skate Canada, was third at Cup of China and finished fifth at Grand Prix final. ... Rebounded to win her sixth straight Canadian title. ... Placed fifth at the Turin Olympics. ... Montreal resident speaks English and French. ... Lists yoga and rollerblading among her off-ice interests. ... Besides a brief break during the 2004-05 season, has been coached for most of her career by Manon Perron.
  • PREVIOUS OLYMPICS: 2006
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