Maxime Dufour-Lapointe
Vitals
Date of Birth: February 9, 1989
Age: 22
Place of Birth: Montreal, Que.
Place of Residence: Montreal, Que.
Height: 5’ 6’’
Weight: 145
Years on National Team: Five
Coaches: Marc-André Moreau, Jean-Paul Richard, Darcy Down and Paul Gagné
Career Highlights: Forerunner at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games;
fourth at the La Plagne World Cup in 2009 (dual moguls)
Bio
My Motto
Always give the best of myself.
Favorite TV Series
The Big Bang Theory
Favorite book
The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
What’s on my iPod
Lady Gaga, Anberlin
Education
I’m currently studying at Ahuntsic College in natural sciences.
Hobbies/Interests
Surfing, horseback riding, sailing and drawing
Ultimate Holiday Destination
Anywhere where there is a beach and some good waves!
I never leave home without…
My sunglasses
Personal goals outside of sport
I plan to become a doctor.
Advice to young athletes
All your dreams can become a reality. Just go for it and have a good time!
Favorite meal
Sushi
It would surprise you to know that…
I was one of the first women to do a back flip with a complete twist (back-full) in competition, in 2009.
Favorite World Cup spot and why
I really like Finland even if it is very cold. We go there around Christmas time and I just think it fits perfectly (because Santa is from Finland… right?)