Joannie Rochette
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 national and international. Joannie placed a close 5th at the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games, after winning silver at Skate Canada 2006. As a two-time Canadian women’s figure skating champion in 2005 and 2006, Joannie is poised to take on the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games with the energy, youthfulness, and tenure of a repeat champion.
Sport: Figure Skating
Date of birth: January 13, 1986
Place of birth: Montreal, Quebec
Residence: Ile Dupas, Quebec
Highlight of major athletic achievements
- Placed 3rd at the Four Continents Championships 2007.
- Placed 5th at the Olympic Winter Games in Turin 2006
- Silver medallist at Skate Canada 2006
- Canadian women's figure skating champion in 2005 and 2006
- Bronze medallist at the ISU Grand Prix Final 2004
- Fourth place finish at the Cup of China 2004
- Finished 4th at Four Continents 2004
- Canadian Novice Champion 2000
- Canadian Junior Champion 2001
