| Sport: | Freestyle Skiing |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | July 6, 1976 |
| Birthplace: | ., nocs_-1 |
| Residence: | Alpe d'Huez, France |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'5" / 127 lbs |
| Event: | Women's Ski Cross |
A former Olympic Alpine skier for Hungary, Ophelie David now competes for France as the most dominant ski cross racer in the world... Though she finished seventh in her unpredictable event at the 2009 World Championships, David enters Vancouver as the six-time reigning World Cup champion... Off the slopes, she is not only an accomplished mountain bike racer, but a mother as well.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 23 - 10:30a | Ski Cross -- Qualification | 6 | 1:18.14 | |
| Tue, Feb 23 - 1:00p | Ski Cross -- Medal Round | 9 |
As the pilot for the USA-1 bobsled, I broke a 62-year gold medal drought when my sled, the 'Night Train" won the Olympic title at the 2010 Vancouver Games. A degenerative eye condition nearly caused me to quit my sport in 2008, but corrective surgery restored my vision to 20-20.
