Christel Hamel
Vitals
Date of Birth: April 21, 1992
Age: 19
Place of Birth: Montreal, Que.
Place of Residence: Saint-Sauveur and Dorval, Que.
Height: 5’ 2’’
Weight: 110
Years on National Team: First
Coaches: Marc-André Moreau, Jean-Paul Richard and Darcy Downs
Career Highlights:
Junior World Championships in Finland in 2011
Bio
My Motto
Obstacles are the frightening things you see when you take your eyes off your goal — Henry Ford
Favorite TV Series
Gossip Girl, Prison Break, Weeds, Californication
Favorite Films
Harry Potter, Bridesmaid, Hangover
Education
CEGEP, Nature Sciences
Ultimate Holiday Destination
Greece and Hawaii
I never leave home without…
My phone
Superstitions
My unicorn socks
Heroes/Role Models
Kari Traa
Who has had the most influence on your athletic career?
Josée Thibault
Personal goals outside of sport
To get a job I enjoy in the healthcare field.
Advice to young athletes
Believe it!
How did you get into freestyle?
At the age of 12, after four years of racing, I participated in the Pepsi challenge and caught the fever!
Favorite meal
Sushi
Favorite World Cup spot and why
One day, I’d like to compete in the World Cup in Deer Valley, Utah.






