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 Canadian Freestyle Ski Association
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Date of Birth: 10/05/70 |
Place of Birth: Magog, QC |
Residence: Magog, QC |
Height: 5'6" |
Weight: 153 lbs |
Years on National Team: 12 |
Small in stature but big in courage, Nicolas Fontaine is considered the ace of the "Canadian Air Force". That's the nickname for the powerful
Canadian men's team in aerials, one of two freestyle skiing events on the Olympic schedule. Fontaine executes some of the most demanding
acrobatics in the sport.
He has competed a three Olympics winning the silver in 1992 when freestyle was a demonstration event in Albertville. He was the world
champion in 1997 and claimed the overall World Cup aerials title four consecutive seasons (1996-97 to 1999-2000). In his career he has
compiled 12 World Cup wins and 35 medals.
Last season he won the World Cup event at the Olympic venue in Deer Valley, Utah. But a few weeks later he was a disappointing 12th at the
world championships in Whistler.
At the 1998 Nagano Olympics he was 10th as the Canadian freestyle team surprisingly went medaless at the Games.
What Canada Did
Feb. 16 - Men's aerials: Nicolas Fontaine, Magog, Que., was 16th, eliminated.
2002 Games Freestyle Skiing Coverage
