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 - Don Weixl, Cross Country Canada
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Date of Birth: 23/02/76 |
Place of Birth: Edmonton, AB |
Residence: Canmore, AB |
Years on National Team: 6 |
Jaime Fortier was among Canada's top performers last season in the same-day
pursuit, a cross country skiing event which will make its debut at the Salt
Lake City Games. The event was introduced on the Continental Cup and World
Cup circuits in 1999.
The original pursuit was initially at the Games and held over two days with
a shorter classic style race on the first day and a longer skating style on
the second day. But last year it was combined into a single day event and
is comprised of two five-kilometre races for the women.
This is the second Olympic experience for Fortier, who plans to attend
medical school when her skiing career concludes.
"Last Olympics my goal was to make it," she said. "This time I want to
perform well."
What Canada Did
Feb. 24 - Women's 30-km classical: Jaime Fortier, Canmore, was 34th.
Feb. 21 - Women's 20-km relay: Jaime Fortier and Milaine Theriault, both Canmore, Alta.; Sara Renner, Golden, B.C., and Beckie Scott, Vermilion, Alta., finished eighth in a field of 13.
Feb. 19 - Women's sprint: Jaime Fortier, Canmore, was 30th in qualifying in a field of 58, eliminated
Feb. 12 - Women's 10-km classical: Jaime Fortier, Canmore, finished 47th of 61 finalists.
Feb. 9: Jaime Fortier, Canmore, Alta., was 38th.
2002 Games Cross Country Skiing Coverage
