JENNIFER HEIL

           Jennifer Heil was born in Edmonton, AB in April 11, 1983 and now lives in Spruce Grove, AB.  Heil competes in the moguls event.  In this event you must race down through moguls trying to get the best time.   Along the way there are 2 jumps to go over to gain aerial points.

Accomplishments

• Has four top-10 results in 2001-02 World Cup events.
• One bronze medal in 2001-02 World Cup events.
• ranked ninth in current World Cup moguls standings.
• ranked fourth in the 2000-01 World Cup standing, named World Cup rookie of the year.
• One silver and one bronze in the 2000-01 World Cup.
• finished seventh at 2001 world championships.
• Two-time national champion in both moguls and dual moguls.

          This is Jennifer's second year as a World Cup team member.  She is competing at a very early age and has a bright future ahead of her.  Last summer she focused on core strength and balance throughout her body to help her performance.  Her goals are to improver her speed and jumps to take her to the next level.   She enjoys most outdoor activities including volleball, swimming, water-skiing, and mountain biking.  She says: "Being the youngest female on the World Cup circuit brings with it physical, mental and social hurdles."  While continuing to ski competitively for the next few seasons, Heil plans to plan to begin working on a university degree. She sees lance Armstrong as a role model with her own life motto: "Do the important things to your fullest."  To her, the biggest influence in her life is her parents.  "I wouldn't be where I am now without them."


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