Quebecer Chloé Dufour-Lapointe announced her retirement from freestyle skiing on Wednesday, becoming the second sister of the illustrious trio to make this decision, four years after the eldest Maxime.
Chloé Dufour-Lapointe, who is 30 years old, became last winter in Beijing the first Canadian mogul to participate in four Olympic Games in her career.
Arriving on the World Cup circuit in 2007, when she was only 16 years old, Chloé Dufour-Lapointe was the first member of her family to join the national team.
Silver medalist at the Sochi Olympics in 2014, she also concluded the 2015-2016 season by lifting a crystal globe. During her journey, she found herself on the World Cup podium on 27 occasions.
The Montrealer will have taken part in 186 FIS (International Ski Federation) events, including 127 individual events. In the World Cup, her counter stops at 142, which puts her tied with her compatriot Pierre-Alexandre Rousseau for the most starts in the circuit.
Chloé Dufour-Lapointe has also participated in 14 World Championships, where she managed to reach the podium twice in dual moguls, winning silver in 2011 and gold in 2013.
“While we are sad to see her leave the competitive side of our sport, she will remain indelibly etched in our memories, not only with what she has achieved during her remarkable career, but above all thanks to her fighting spirit. said Freestyle Canada General Manager Peter Judge. We are delighted for Chloé and wish her much success in this new phase of her life. »
Chloé Dufour-Lapointe will now continue her studies in fashion management and design at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM) and various projects, including Tissées Serrées, a winter clothing company she founded alongside her sisters. and teammates Maxime and Justine.