Simon Pouliot-Cavanagh
Vitals
Date of Birth: November 1, 1990
Age: 21
Place of Birth: Quebec City, Que.
Hometown: L’Ancienne-Lorette, Que.
Place of Residence: Quebec City, Que.
Height: 5’ 7’’
Weight: 153
Years on National Team: Two
Coaches: Adrian Taggart, Rob Kober
Career Highlights:
3rd in the NorAm Grand Prix 2010-2011
5th at the Calgary World Cup 2011
5th at the Are, Sweden World Cup 2011
Website: www.simonpouliotcavanagh.com
Bio
My Motto
Live in the now!
Favorite TV Series and Movie
How I Met Your Mother, Entourage, Hangover
Favorite book
Every Second Counts – Lance Armstrong
What’s on my iPod
Just about everything!
Education
Distance learning (CEGEP)
I never leave home without…
A backpack
Who has had the most influence on your athletic career?
Vincent Marquis
Personal goals outside of sport
To stay active while planning my life post-career.
Advice to young athletes
Trust in life… it is full of surprises!
How did you get into freestyle?
I started skiing moguls around the age of 9, when I found out about the Club de ski acrobatique du Mont-Sainte-Anne and joined that team.
Favorite meal
Sushi or pasta with rosé sauce and shrimp or sausage… basic but so good!
Favorite World Cup spot and why
Zermatt in Switzerland. It’s not on the competition circuit, but it’s a fantastic place to train. It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever been to so far.