Mélanie Turgeon, born in Quebec City, is a prominent Canadian alpine ski racer who specialized in downhill events. As a member of Canada’s National Alpine Ski Team, Turgeon had a remarkable career marked by numerous successes on the international stage. Her most notable achievement came in 2003 when she became World Champion in the downhill […]
The Firth twins, Sharon and Shirley, are celebrated cross-country skiers from the Northwest Territories. They were the first Indigenous women to represent Canada at the Olympics. Their remarkable careers spanned four Olympic Games from 1972 to 1984, during which they brought attention to Indigenous athletes on the international stage. The twins also excelled in national […]
The Dufour-Lapointe sisters, Justine, Chloé and Maxime, have left a significant mark on the history of mogul skiing in Canada with their exceptional performances and strong family spirit. Justine, the youngest, won a gold medal at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and a silver medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. Chloé secured a silver medal at […]