Sami Kennedy-Sim
Like all of her team-mates, Sami made the switch from Alpine Skiing to Ski Cross, which has paid recent dividends. 2011 was a breakthrough year for Sami, recording her first top-10 World Cup performance and personal best end of season ranking.
Further adding to a big 2011, Sami became married to Australian Cross Country skier and 2010 Olympian Ben Sim.
After narrowly missing out on qualifying for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, Sami is more determined then ever to qualify for Sochi 2014 and showcase her skills on the ultimate stage.
- World Championships - 18th, Deer Valley, USA, 2011
- World Cup - 5th, Blue Mountain, CAN, 2012
Note: current as @ 01 May 2011
Childhood Ambition: Somewhere between surf life saver, sprinter and ballerina. I became a skier!
Proudest Moment: My wedding day
Favourite Food: Apricot delight or anything fresh from the oven
Favourite Music: Drum & bass and can never say no to Aussie Rock!
Personal Motto: Passion + Persistance = Performance
I began this sport .... when 6 months old in my Dad's ski jacket at Perisher
Participation in other sports: State representative in surf life saving, touch football and athletics
Famous relative: Ben Sim - my husband - 2010 Australian Olympian in Cross Country Skiing
When I am not training/competing I am: Dreaming of training and competing! and baking cakes.
Highest level of education achieved: HSC
Favourite overseas competition and why: Blue Mountain, Canada - Because the crowds are amazing and I perform well there
Sponsors: Guthega Alpine, Salomon, Komperdell, POC, Transition Tuning
