Tessa Worley facts for kids
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Worley in 2017
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| Disciplines | Giant slalom, super-G, combined | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Club | EMHM – Grand Bornand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 4 October 1989 Annemasse, Haute-Savoie, France |
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| Height | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Cup debut | 4 February 2006 (age 16) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | tessaworley.net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Teams | 3 – (2010, 2018, 2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medals | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Teams | 8 – (2009–2023) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medals | 6 (4 gold) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Seasons | 18 – (2006–2023) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 16 – (16 GS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Podiums | 36 – (36 GS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall titles | 0 – (6th in 2017) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline titles | 2 – (2 GS; 2017, 2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tessa Worley (born October 4, 1989) is a French former alpine ski racer. She was a top athlete in the World Cup circuit. Tessa was especially good at giant slalom, a type of ski racing. She also competed in other ski events like super-G and combined races.
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Tessa Worley's Skiing Journey
Tessa Worley was born in Annemasse, France. Her father is Australian, and her mother is French. This means Tessa has citizenship in both France and Australia. She grew up loving to ski all year round. She would ski in France during the winter and in New Zealand when it was summer in France. Her home ski area is the beautiful Le Grand-Bornand resort.
Starting Her World Cup Career
Tessa began her professional skiing journey in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup when she was just 16 years old. This was in February 2006. In her very first race, a giant slalom in Germany, she finished in 29th place. This was a great start for a young skier!
By October 2008, she showed how talented she was. She finished fifth in a giant slalom race in Austria. Just one month later, she achieved her first big win. She won a giant slalom race in Aspen, United States. This was her first time on the podium, meaning she was one of the top three finishers.
Winning Gold Medals
The 2010–2011 season was amazing for Tessa. She won three giant slalom races in a row before January 2011. Her success continued at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2011 in Germany. There, she won a gold medal in the team event. She also earned a bronze medal in the individual giant slalom race.
Two years later, at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2013 in Austria, Tessa made history. She won both runs of the giant slalom race. This made her the world champion in that event!
Dealing with Injuries
Skiing can be tough on the body. In December 2013, Tessa had a serious injury. This happened just two days after her eighth World Cup win. She was competing in a slalom race in France when she fell. She badly injured her right knee. This injury meant she could not compete for the rest of the 2014 World Cup season. It also kept her from participating in the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Tessa's World Cup Achievements
Tessa Worley had a very successful career in the World Cup. She won two overall titles in the giant slalom discipline. This means she was the best giant slalom skier for those seasons.
- 2017: Giant Slalom Champion
- 2022: Giant Slalom Champion
She won a total of 16 World Cup races, all of them in giant slalom. She also stood on the podium 36 times in giant slalom races. This shows how consistently good she was in her favorite event.
World Championship Highlights
Tessa Worley has won several medals at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. These championships are held every two years and are very important.
- 2011 (Germany):
- Gold medal in the Team event.
- Bronze medal in the Giant Slalom.
- 2013 (Austria):
- Gold medal in the Giant Slalom.
- 2017 (Switzerland):
- Gold medal in the Giant Slalom.
- Gold medal in the Team event.
- 2021 (Italy):
- Bronze medal in the Parallel Giant Slalom.
Olympic Games Participation
Tessa Worley has represented France in three Winter Olympic Games.
- 2010 (Vancouver, Canada): She finished 16th in the Giant Slalom.
- 2014 (Sochi, Russia): She could not compete due to her knee injury.
- 2018 (PyeongChang, South Korea): She finished 7th in the Giant Slalom and 28th in the Super-G.
- 2022 (Beijing, China): She competed in the Giant Slalom and Super-G.
Tessa Worley is a true champion in alpine skiing, known for her incredible skill in giant slalom.
See also
In Spanish: Tessa Worley para niños
