Julia Mancuso Biography

Fast Facts

• Has won more major championship medals than any other woman in America - three Olympic medals and five World Championships
• Is a seven-time U․S․ Giant Slalom champion, a four-time U․S․ Super G champion, and a four-time U․S․ combined champion
• Supports several charities, including the High Fives Foundation and Right to Play
• Became serious about ski racing as a teenager, becoming a NorAm champion at the age of 16
• Began skiing at the age of 2 and later started racing at the age of 8
• Quote: "(On the Olympics): "It's amazing to go out there and compete for your country․․․You get inspired from the feeling of some of the other athletes, and really feel the pride of being from America․""
• Best known as a professional alpine skier who specializes in Downhill, Slalom, and Super G
• Owner and designer of the clothing company Super Jules and owner and operator of the gym Performance by JM in Lake Tahoe
• Spends the off-season biking, paddling, and surfing in Maui as part of her training for the next season