July 28, 2009:
Thanks so much to everyone who has checked out my website so far and provided so many wonderful comments, I really appreciate your support! July has been busy: I've been working hard on the new, specialized phase of our dryland training program. I was also back at work (have to pay the bills!) after the Whistler dryland camp (I work at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Federal Secretariat - essentially, the Canadian government's involvement in putting on the 2010 Games). With only 18 days left to go until we leave for Chile, I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my new ski boots. I also just had my birthday on July 26, which gave me an opportunity to think about all the great things that are ahead for me in this next year! I hope you all stay tuned for updates which, I promise (Kaspar...), will be more frequent and exciting as I hit the snow!
About Me
- Karolina Wisniewska's Profile
- Karolina Wisniewska is a 6 time Paralympic medallist, a World Champion and an Overall World Cup Champion. She is also Canada's most decorated athlete of the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and the first ever Paralympian to be inducted into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame. She is now only days away from competing at her third Paralympic Winter Games in Whistler in March 2010! Karolina was born with cerebral palsy that affects the muscle coordination, strength and flexibility in her legs and her balance. She began ski racing at the age of 5 as a form of physical therapy. Karolina was a member of the Canadina Para-Alpine Ski Team (CPAST) from 1995 until 2004 when she retired due to a concussion. She rejoined the team in 2007 and now has her sights firmly set on the podium in 2010! Karolina has a Master's degree in the History of Art from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor of Art's from McGill University. She speaks three languages.