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Canada Joannie Rochette

Photo of Joannie Rochette
  • Birthdate: January 13, 1986
  • Weight: 112 lbs (51 kg)
  • Height: 52 (1.6 m)
  • Age: 27 years
  • Gender: Female
  • Canada

Athlete Medal Count

  • Gold 0
  • Silver 0
  • Bronze 1
  • Total 1

Athlete Events

Events
DateRoundResult
02/25Ladies Free Skating131.28 (3rd)
02/23Ladies Short Program71.36 (3rd - Qualified)

Athlete Profile

  • Silver medal at 2009 world championships was the first at the event by a Canadian woman since Elizabeth Manley also won silver in 1988.
  • Canada's best hope for an Olympic medal in women's figure skating since Manley won the silver in 1988 _ also the last time the Winter Games were in Canada.
  • Struggled with consistency during Grand Prix season. Won Skate Canada, was third at Cup of China and finished fifth at Grand Prix final.
  • Rebounded to win her sixth straight Canadian title.
  • Placed fifth at the Turin Olympics.
  • Montreal resident speaks English and French.
  • Lists yoga and rollerblading among her off-ice interests.
  • Besides a brief break during the 2004-05 season, has been coached for most of her career by Manon Perron.

Overall Medal Count

Overall Medal Count
Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Flag of United States 9 15 13 37
2 Flag of Germany 10 13 7 30
3 Flag of Canada 14 7 5 26
4 Flag of Norway 9 8 6 23
5 Flag of Austria 4 6 6 16
6 Flag of Russia 3 5 7 15
7 Flag of South Korea 6 6 2 14
8 Flag of China 5 2 4 11
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