Joannie Rochette

Sport: Figure Skating
Birth date: January 13, 1986
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec
Residence: Ile Dupas, Quebec

Joannie Rochette is one of Canada's finest figure skaters. Her determination and discipline from a young age have proven that this rising star is ready for any challenge in the Figure Skating world, both nationally and internationally. Joannie is the reigning Canadian women's figure skating champion with five consecutive victories since 2005, In February, Joannie showed incredible strength after the sudden passing of her mother and went on to win a bronze medal at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. In addition, Joannie carried the flag at the Closing Ceremonies.

Major Athletic Achievements

• Bronze medallist at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
• Silver medallist at the inaugural ISU World Team Trophy in Tokyo in 2009
• Silver medallist at the World Figure Skating Championships in LA in 2009
• Silver medallist at the Four Continents Championships 2009
• Five-time consecutive Canadian women's figure skating champion 2005-2009
• Placed 3rd at the Four Continents Championships 2007
• Placed 5th at the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games