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Marie Bochet

Marie Bochet in 2013
Personal information
Nationality	French
Born	(1994-02-09) 9 February 1994 (age 31) Chambéry, France
Sport
Country	France
Sport	Alpine skiing
Event(s)	Downhill slalom Giant slalom Super combined Super G
Medal record Event 1st 2nd 3rd Paralympic Games 8 1 0 World Championships 13 2 0 Total 21 3 0 Women's para alpine skiing Representing  France Winter Paralympic Games Gold 2014 Sochi Downhill, standing Gold 2014 Sochi Super-G, standing Gold 2014 Sochi Combined, standing Gold 2014 Sochi Giant, standing Gold 2018 Pyeongchang Downhill, standing Gold 2018 Pyeongchang Super-G, standing Gold 2018 Pyeongchang Giant slalom, standing Gold 2018 Pyeongchang Slalom, standing Silver 2022 Beijing Super-G, standing IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships Gold 2013 La Molina Downhill, standing Gold 2013 La Molina Giant slalom, standing Gold 2013 La Molina Slalom, standing Gold 2013 La Molina Super-G, standing Gold 2013 La Molina Super combined, standing Gold 2015 Panorama Downhill, standing Gold 2015 Panorama Giant slalom, standing Gold 2015 Panorama Slalom, standing Gold 2015 Panorama Super-G, standing Gold 2015 Panorama Super combined, standing Gold 2017 Tarvisio Downhill, standing Gold 2017 Tarvisio Super-G, standing Gold 2017 Tarvisio Super combined, standing Silver 2017 Tarvisio Giant slalom, standing Silver 2017 Tarvisio Slalom, standing

Marie Bochet is a famous French alpine skier. She was born on February 2, 1994. Marie is known for being a Paralympic Champion, meaning she has won many gold medals at the Paralympic Games. She is an amazing athlete who has achieved a lot in her sport.

Marie Bochet's Early Life and Skiing Journey

Marie Bochet was born in Chambéry, France, in 1994. She started skiing when she was just five years old. Even with a disability, Marie quickly showed her talent on the slopes. She was the first skier to finish a giant slalom race early in her career.

First Big Competitions

Marie competed in the 2011 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships. This was a major event for her. She earned second place in two races: the standing women's downhill and the Super-G. These early successes showed her potential.

Paralympic Games Achievements

Marie Bochet has competed in several Winter Paralympic Games. These are huge international sports events for athletes with disabilities. She has won many medals, making her one of the most successful para-skiers.

Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics

Marie competed for France in Sochi, Russia. She had an incredible performance there. Marie won four gold medals at these Games. She was a champion in downhill, Super-G, combined, and giant slalom events.

PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympics

At the 2018 Winter Paralympics in PyeongChang, Marie continued her winning streak. She won four more gold medals. This made her a multi-gold medalist across two Paralympic Games. Her victories included downhill, Super-G, giant slalom, and slalom.

Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics

Marie also competed at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing. She earned a silver medal in the Super-G standing event. This added another medal to her impressive collection.

Role in Sports Organizations

After her success at the PyeongChang Games, Marie Bochet took on new roles. She was chosen to be a member of the International Paralympic Committee. This committee helps organize and promote the Paralympic Games worldwide.

Marie also joined the athlete's commission for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This means she helps represent athletes' voices for future major sports events.

World Championships Success

Besides the Paralympics, Marie Bochet has also achieved great success at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships. These championships are another top competition for para-alpine skiers.

2013 La Molina World Championships

In 2013, Marie won five gold medals at the World Championships in La Molina. She was the best in downhill, giant slalom, slalom, Super-G, and Super combined events.

2015 Panorama World Championships

She continued her dominance at the 2015 World Championships in Panorama. There, she won another five gold medals. Her wins were in downhill, giant slalom, slalom, Super-G, and Super combined.

2017 Tarvisio World Championships

At the 2017 World Championships in Tarvisio, Marie added three more gold medals. She won in downhill, Super-G, and Super combined. She also earned two silver medals in giant slalom and slalom.

Awards and Recognition

Marie Bochet's achievements have been recognized with special awards. In 2014, she received the Laureus World Sportsperson with a Disability of the Year. This award celebrates the best athletes with disabilities from around the world.

See also

In Spanish: Marie Bochet para niños