Katya Crema
There cannot be too many international athletes in any sport who are not highly motivated by the prospect of representing their country. Katya openly admits that marching in the opening ceremony at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games was, not surprisingly, the proudest moment of her life.
Even her many other high achievements, such as Dux of her school’s year 12, first year Dux in Architecture at the University of Melbourne and the winner of a High Performance Scholarship from the University do not come close to her Olympic dream.
- Olympic Winter Games - 15th, Vancouver, CAN, 2010
- World Championships - 17th, Deer Valley, USA, 2011
- World Cup - 7th, Les Contamines, FRA, 2012
Note: current as @ 01 April 2012
Childhood Ambition: To compete at the Olympic Games
Proudest Moment: Marching in the opening ceremony at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games
Favourite Food: Sushi and prosciutto/rocket/parmesan pizza from San Candido pizzeria
I began this sport .... When I decided skiing with three people down a ski cross track was more fun than racing by myself around gates
Participation in other sports: Alpine Ski Racing (until 19)
When I am not training/competing I am: Studying Architecture at Melbourne Uni and on the search for the world's best coffee
Highest level of education achieved: Will finish my undergraduate in Architecture this year and go on to do a masters
Favourite overseas competition and why: Cypress Mountain, Canada, because you get to live in the city (Vancouver)
Sponsors: Komperdell, Rip Curl, 2XU
