Faye Gulini facts for kids
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| Nickname(s) | GU | |||||||||||||
| Born | March 24, 1992 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | Westminster College | |||||||||||||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) | |||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | |||||||||||||
| Sport | Snowboarding | |||||||||||||
| Coached by | Mike Jankowski | |||||||||||||
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Faye Gulini, born on March 24, 1992, is an amazing American snowboarder. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Faye is part of the US Snowboarding Team. She competes in different snowboarding styles like snowboard cross, slopestyle, and halfpipe. Faye has been to the Winter Olympics four times: in 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022.
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Early Life and Hobbies
Faye started snowboarding when she was nine years old. She learned at a ski resort called Snowbird in her home state. Her older siblings, Erin, Zachary, and Nate, were the ones who first got her interested in snowboarding.
When Faye isn't snowboarding, she loves to do other fun activities. Her hobbies include rock climbing, skateboarding, and camping. She also enjoys playing soccer, wakeboarding, and swimming in lakes and the ocean.
Faye's Snowboarding Journey
When Faye was 10, she joined the Snowbird Snowboard Team. Her very first snowboard cross competition was in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, when she was just 10 years old. By age 14, Faye decided she wanted to become a professional snowboarder.
To follow her dream, Faye moved from her family's home in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Vail, Colorado. There, she went to the Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy. This school helped her train and study at the same time.
First Competitions
Faye started competing in FIS races on December 15, 2006. She was 14 years old and competed in the halfpipe event. This race took place in Breckenridge, Colorado.
After many good results, Faye won her first FIS event on January 27, 2008. This win was in the slopestyle event, held in Park City, Utah.
Making it to the World Cup
Faye's first time competing in a World Cup was on March 1, 2008. She was in Lake Placid, New York, for a snowboard cross event. She finished in 30th place.
Seven months later, she did even better, finishing 9th in a World Cup in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Her strong performances in 2009 and 2010 helped her earn a spot in the 2010 Winter Olympics. These Olympics were held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
2010 Winter Olympics Debut
The 2010 Winter Olympics was Faye's first time at the Olympics. She did great in the qualification round, finishing 12th. Her best time was 1 minute and 30.75 seconds on her first run. She was later eliminated in the quarterfinals, finishing 12th overall in the competition.
Overcoming Challenges in 2011
After the Olympics, Faye continued to do well. She finished 2nd in the FIS Junior World Championship in Cardrona, New Zealand. This was in the snowboard cross event. She also competed in the FIS Snowboard World Championships in both snowboard cross and slopestyle. Faye even finished 9th in the 2011 Winter X Games.
However, in March 2011, Faye faced a challenge. She injured her right knee, tearing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus. This injury meant she couldn't compete for nine months while she recovered.
Strong Comeback in 2012-2013
Faye made a strong return in 2012 after her knee injury. She earned 2nd place at the Canyons Resort Sprint U.S. Grand Prix. On March 25, 2012, she finished 4th in the FIS Junior World Championship in Sierra Nevada, Spain.
In 2013, Faye had many great performances in over six World Cups. This helped her qualify for the World Cup held at the Olympic venue in Sochi, Russia, where she finished 8th. Just three weeks later, Faye won the 2013 Canyons Resort Sprint U.S. Grand Prix in snowboard cross. Her winning time was 1 minute and 12.67 seconds. Because of her success, she moved from the US Snowboarding Team B to the US Snowboarding Team A.
2014 Winter Olympics Success
Faye's excellent performances helped her secure a spot in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. She competed in the snowboard cross event on February 16, 2014. Her seeding time was 1 minute and 23.96 seconds.
In the elimination rounds, Faye made it through the quarterfinals by finishing 3rd in her race. She then finished 3rd in the semifinals, which meant she got to compete in an Olympic big final for the first time! Faye finished 4th overall, which is her best Olympic result ever.
Post-Olympic Activities in 2014
After the 2014 Olympics, Faye competed in a World Cup in Andorra. A week after the Olympics, she traveled to Ontario, Canada. There, she helped coach at the Oakley Progression Sessions, an event held at the Blue Mountain Ski Resort.
On April 1, 2014, Faye went to Washington to help with the U.S. Olympic Committee's Best of U.S. Awards Show. This event was held at the Warner Theatre. Later that week, she had the amazing opportunity to meet President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at The White House.
2017 Podium Finish
On December 16, 2017, Faye Gulini achieved a big milestone. She earned a second-place spot on the podium in the snowboardcross World Cup in Montafon. This was her very first time finishing on the podium in a World Cup event!
2018 Winter Olympics
At the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, Faye competed in snowboard cross. She finished in 21st place in this event.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Faye Gulini has achieved many great results throughout her snowboarding career. Here are some of her top finishes:
FIS Junior World Championships
| Year | Location | Discipline | Place |
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| 2010 |  Cardrona, New Zealand |
Snowboard Cross | 2nd |
| 2010 | Cardrona, New Zealand |
Slopestyle | 10th |
| 2010 | Cardrona, New Zealand |
Halfpipe | 18th |
| 2012 |  Sierra Nevada, Spain |
Snowboard Cross | 4th |
Winter Olympics
| Year | Location | Discipline | Place |
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| 2010 |  Vancouver, Canada |
Snowboard Cross | 12th |
| 2014 |  Sochi, Russia |
Snowboard Cross | 4th |
| 2018 |  PyeongChang, South Korea |
Snowboard Cross | 21st |
| 2022 | 
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Snowboard Cross | 13th |
U.S. Grand Prix
| Year | Location | Discipline | Place |
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| 2012 |  Canyons Resort, United States |
Snowboard Cross | 2nd |
| 2013 | Canyons Resort, United States |
Snowboard Cross | 1st |
Winter X Games
| Season | Location | Discipline | Place |
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| 2009 | Aspen, United States |
Snowboard Cross | 10th |
| 2009 | Aspen, United States |
Halfpipe | 10th |
| 2010 | Aspen, United States |
Snowboard Cross | 7th |
| 2011 | Aspen, United States |
Snowboard Cross | 9th |
| 2012 | Aspen, United States |
Snowboard Cross | 15th |
| 2014 | Aspen, United States |
Snowboard Cross | 6th |
| 2015 | Aspen, United States |
Snowboard Cross | 9th |
See also
In Spanish: Faye Gulini para niños
