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Christel Hamel

Christel Hamel

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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.

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