Family support
By: Alexia McGlynn
Everyone has someone to thank going on to the podium to receive their medal. Most of the time it is their family, coaches and friends to thank for supporting them along the journey. In the case of the three Dufour-Lapointe sisters who all competed in the moguls event this year , they have relied on the support of their parents. Their mother, Johane, for instance, holds three academic degrees. However, rather than working outside the home, she chose to stay home and raise her daughters–now Olympians.
And many people are inspired by Canadian skier Alex Bilodeau, who won the gold in moguls this year–his second gold in two Olympics.
He said he is greatly inspired by his older brother, Frederic, who has cerebral palsy. He said his brother can’t reach most of his dreams, so he feels inspired to do his best to achieve whatever he can for himself–and for his brother. The two are often photographed before and after races, each supporting the other.