Canadian Olympic Committee - For the fire within

Jennifer Heil

Freestyle Skiing

Stats

Born: 11/04/1983
Gender: Femme
Birth Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Residence: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Height: 162.0 cm
Weight: 55.0 kg

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2010 Vancouver

Freestyle Skiing	Moguls - W

Freestyle Skiing

Moguls - W

2006 Turin

Freestyle Skiing	Moguls - W

Freestyle Skiing

Moguls - W

2002 Salt Lake City

Freestyle Skiing	Moguls - W	4

Freestyle Skiing

Moguls - W

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Heyes - 2 years, 2 months ago

70 Lincoln St.
Ajax, Ontario
L 1 S 6 C 9

Dear Jennifer heil,

My name is Shanese and I am a student at Lincoln Ave. Public school. In our language class we’ve been working on biographies, and my teachers assigned us a project where we had to do a biography on a Canadian Olympic athlete. I decided to do my biography on you because I was interested in learning more information about you. And, I also like to cross country ski.

I was wondering, when you travel to different places to compete, are you allowed to bring your family and friends? I would imagine it could get lonely if you didn’t have anyone who you knew around. Do you have any other friends who also compete in the Winter Olympics?

What was it like being the first Canadian woman to win a gold medal for freestyle mogul skiing in the 2006 Olympics? How has your training for the next Olympics been going? I don’t know how you find time to train AND go to school.

When you were little, did you want to be a skier when you grew up, or was there something else you wanted to be?

Hopefully you’ll win gold next February. Good luck!

Sincerely,
Shanese B.
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CareBear - 1 year, 12 months ago

Dear Jennifer,

You make me proud to be Canadian, what a moment that was for you in 2006 in Turin, and WOW what you did for our country! You truly are inspiring! I'll be watching and cheering you on! I am actually excited about women's skiing and that's a first for me! GO 4 GOLD AND OWN THE PODIUM!
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AzSin401 - 1 year, 12 months ago

I would like to learn how to play this game would you be frustrated if you were there
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AzSin401 - 1 year, 12 months ago

If you like cheese say cheeseaphobia
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Kaylee - 1 year, 12 months ago

YOUR SO AWESOME!!!!!
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kenny1998 - 1 year, 12 months ago

i hope ya win. GO GO GO
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kookie234 - 1 year, 12 months ago

hiiiiiiiiiii did u know my siblings are also born in edmonton
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kenny1998 - 1 year, 11 months ago

hi there.i hope your training goes well! see you on t.v.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
p.s i hope ya win. good luck.
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DATADEW - 1 year, 11 months ago

THE SMILE SHOWS THAT U/HAVE THE RIGHT STUFF 2/STYLE ON THE SLOPE AND WITH YOUR LOVE OF THE OLYMPIC SPORT OF FREESTYLE SKIING AND WHEN U/WIN THE GOLD THE SMILE AGAIN CAN GLOW ON THE PODIUM.

GOOD-GOING JEN & MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN!!

DAVID AND FRANCE THOMSON.
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Bayview - 1 year, 11 months ago

bonne chance
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Bayview - 1 year, 11 months ago

bonjour,je'mappelle Ashlynn.Bonne chance a la olympiques.
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Bayview - 1 year, 11 months ago

bonjour bonne chance dans les olympics
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ritch_boxeur - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear Jennifer,

My name is Richard Gingras I’m fifteen years old, I live in Repentigny in Quebec. I love skiing but I’m not able to do freestyle skiing. I decide to send you a letter because I saw you skiing and I find you are very superb in freestyle skiing.

I sent this letter to encourage you to win another gold medal. I want to tell you that you’re the best freestyle skiing from Canada. The best of our history. You dominate in world cups, in the world championships and you will dominate the Olympic games in Vancouver. In Turino in 2006, you won the gold medal ! With your speed and your efficiency I’m sure that you will win another gold medal.

Jennifer, Canada is with you ! I wish you the best chances and also have some fun over there. Thanks for reading my letter and I would also appreciate if you send me an autographed picture of you.

Richard Gingras
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creeper - 1 year, 11 months ago

go jennifer heil go!!!!!!!!!!!! Win gold
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pinkiepie - 1 year, 11 months ago

heyy i love freestyle skiing what is your fav place to ski? well good luck and happy vaintines day!! ;)
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Steven2010 - 1 year, 11 months ago

Good Luck Jennifer.

I am sure you'll win gold.
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olympics - 1 year, 11 months ago

good luck tommorow I am cheering for you.
Go CANADA Go
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perlerfan227 - 1 year, 11 months ago

HI I hope you do good at your sport! GO FOR THE GOLD! by the way i will be posting alot
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perlerfan227 - 1 year, 11 months ago

im cheering for you!Go for the gold!!!!
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perlerfan227 - 1 year, 11 months ago

you did reallygood today!
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Daveschulz - 1 year, 11 months ago

Jenn we're all so proud of you. You did amazing tonight!
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cyndi - 1 year, 11 months ago

Hey Jenn You were awesome. Chin up. I know it's hard to be surrounded by the two americans but you represented us well and we are very proud of you. We and our media put way too much pressure on our athletes. you have come long way from Calgary 1988 when you only watched!!!!

Cyndi
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cyndi - 1 year, 11 months ago

Oh ya what I forgot to say was although the Olympics are big...Life is even bigger, enjoy your retirement and remember that in the grand scheme of life a silver medal whether it is triumph or disappointment is small stuff in the grand scheme of Life. You are driven and will be successful in your life endeavours...i am sure of it!!!
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Jana - 1 year, 11 months ago

Hi Jenn,

Saw your final run! Congratulations on winning the silver medal. You are the best.

Jana
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kfox - 1 year, 11 months ago

Congratulations on your Silver Medal. You skied fantastically. Cheering for you scared my cat!

You are a wonderful role model and a fabulous Canadian. We are SO PROUD of you!

Kathy
Gatineau, Qc
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mojo - 1 year, 11 months ago

We're proud of you Jenn. What a gr8 performance. Thank you for earning us the first medal in the 2010 Canadian Olympics. Wishing you all the best. Enjoy the rest of the events.

Proud to be Canadian!!! Wooo! Hoooo!

MOJE Family
Red Deer, AB, CAN
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sandyzhou - 1 year, 11 months ago

JENN HEIL YOU'RE THE BEST !
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Nitski - 1 year, 11 months ago

FANTASTIC showing tonight!
As a country THANK-YOU for the wonderful silver metal, what a GREAT showing you made. You are such an inspiration to people across this beautiful country of Canada and obviously you inspired the American tonight to put together the run of her life that just edged you out of the GOLD that I was so hoping that you would get.
Keep that smile lighting up the Olympics because your team mates and the country are warmed by it and inspired because of it.
Later,
Kevin
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cookie - 1 year, 11 months ago

Jennifer
I felt it fitting to see Nancy Green speak of you. I grew up in the era where Nancy was the Canadian hero of Olympic conquest. Tonight I feel you have taken over her spot. Not only have you had amazing results in your sport, it is your smile and spirit that will continue to dominate the sporting field. For that our young people will look up to you!
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scotts - 1 year, 11 months ago

I just finished watching your AMAZING silver medal performance and I wanted to find a way to tell you that you have made CANADIANS so proud. I watched the interview with you following your race and I was a bit upset with the focus of the questions. I really feel that all the focus on Canada winning our first gold medal at home has caused some of the questioning to take away from the true accomplishments of our amazing athletes. You not only made Canada proud by your talents and spectacular ability on the course tonight but in your grace and humble approach in your post race interview. As a Canadian watching you tonight, I am proud! Proud that you raced so well that you forced the final skier to be flawless, proud of your amazing accomplishement of a Silver medal for our country but even more, I am proud to be from a Country represented by an athlete who showed the world such grace, gratitude, respect and true sportsmanship. Thank you Jennifer for being such an amazing representative for our fine country.
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LJArnold - 1 year, 11 months ago

Jenn,

Congratulations on the Silver medal!!! We are all proud of you. You performed incredibly and can hold your head up high! Good for you.
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Savannah - 1 year, 11 months ago

GO JENN GO JENN!! I just graduated last year and I've been waiting for the Olympics FOREVER!! YOUR SO AWESOME THIS IS THE FIST OF WAAAY MORE MEDALS FOR CANADA!! I wish I could see you play at the stadium but I'm totally happy watching all our Athletes on the t.v, AND I'M CHEERING FOR YOU EVERY SECOND!! :D
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Luisa - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear jennifer

You made Canada so proud.
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nevins78 - 1 year, 11 months ago

We are all so proud of you!!!! You are an inspiration to our Nation!!!!!
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Seadog - 1 year, 11 months ago

Jennifer

Absolutely spectacular performance at Cypress. All of Canada is proud of you
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Mike22 - 1 year, 11 months ago

I watched you last night and I just wanted to congratulate you on a really great run and for winning Canada's first medal of the Olympics! You should be proud not only of your performance, but also for the class you showed after the race. Canada is lucky to have you on our Olympic team.
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Marie-José Duchesneau - 1 year, 11 months ago

Congrats on your performance and your medal ! We are proud of you !
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alain - 1 year, 11 months ago

Hi Jennifer,

You are an inspiration for all of us. we as Canadians look up to you
we as Canadians are so proud of you. such great achievements throughout your life and career and more to come cos you are simply the best

all the best for the season

Alain
Montreal
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Mex - 1 year, 11 months ago

Jen,
Amazing run last night. It was exciting to watch. Congratulations on the silver medal. I wanted to comment on your interview after the medal ceremony. I thought you were classy and gave an exeptionally proud and greatful interview. Congratulations on all that you have accomplished and thank you for repesenting Canada. You have done an amazing job.
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MORPHY75 - 1 year, 11 months ago

Excellente performance Jennifer!! Tu nous as mis pleins d'emotions!!Tu as tout donner bravo !! Vous etes une grandes athlete dans la meme categorie que Clara HUgues et cie...!! Bravo pour votre medaille d'argent.!! L'oncle de ALEXANDRE BILODEAU Pierre Michaud , Laval
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dorgan - 1 year, 11 months ago

Way to go Jennifer! Congratulations on your silver! Well done!
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Barbara Bosch - 1 year, 11 months ago

Jenn,
Congratulations on a spectacular performance last night!! You made all of Canada stand up and cheer!!! All of your hard work, training and dedication paid off, and we are so proud of you!!
Thank you for representing our country so well!!

Barb
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BikesAlot - 1 year, 11 months ago

Congratulations on your silver medal. You skied a great run and you carried yourself with grace and class. All of Canada is proud of you.
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miranda - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear Jenn,
I just wanted to tell you that I had so much fun watching you race yesterday. I'd never really watched mogul skiing before and I'm really glad I tuned in. I thought you did amazing. It's unfortunate that you didn't win gold, but silver is fantastic. You got the first medal for Canada and you displayed great sportsmanship. You're also a great role model for everyone. Your hard work is inspirational. I hope you know that everybody is really proud of you. Congratulations again!!!
Miranda
Calgary Ab
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Sandra - 1 year, 11 months ago

You make us proud to be Canadian, you represent our country incredibly well and congratulations!

Sandra and Corey
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Elias_Garneau - 1 year, 11 months ago

We are very proud of you.

You did a heck of a good job, and you should be acknowledged for your great effort and your remarkable achievement.

Go, Jennifer! Go Canada!
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EJWylie - 1 year, 11 months ago

Jennifer Heil

I watched several clips of you on CTV prior to your Olympic competition and was so impressed by a wonderful well spoken and dedicated young lady. As always, I am always so impressed with Canadian Olympians for their dedication, perseverance, self discipline and display of patriotism for their country. This was exemplified in your comments after winning the silver...that this was Canada's medal. Your heart felt thank you to your supporters and the Canadian people who had sent you so many messages of support showed all Canadians the depth of character of those who proudly represent us all in such a dignified manner on the world stage. Please enjoy your success knowing that all Canadians should stand and cheer your accomplishments. We wish you much success in the future and have a wonderful Olympic experience.
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crazy_caucker - 1 year, 11 months ago

hi jenn:

i really don't know much about freestyle skiing and moguls--but I do really enjoy watching you ski, because you are a cute smoking hot girl with a killer smile!! Canada is proud of you!
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KDAY - 1 year, 11 months ago

Hi Jenn,
You did a fantastic job!
When an athlete performs with such exuberance and conducts themselves
with so much grace and dignity you embody the Olympic spirit.
We are proud of you!
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TheNykiforuks - 1 year, 11 months ago

Great job Jenn! You're the BEST! Congratulations to you, your family, your teammates!
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kvhawks7 - 1 year, 11 months ago

Good job on getting silver medall in mogules
GO CANADA GO
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olympics - 1 year, 11 months ago

Congratulations, you came in 2nd. Me and my freind were screaming so loud. It would be so awesome to meet you.
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olympics - 1 year, 11 months ago

You are so pretty and awesome
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olympics - 1 year, 11 months ago

It was really cool to see you do moguls on day 2 in the olympics.
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olympics - 1 year, 11 months ago

I was wondering how old were you when you started moguls.
Moguls is a really cool sport.
I was wondering how many times have you hurt your knees.
GO CANADA GO
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olympics - 1 year, 11 months ago

You are my role model.
Thank you so much
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GoCanadaGoCanada - 1 year, 11 months ago

Thank you Jennifer!! Thank you for being a great role model, for representing Canada and for a great race! Congratulations on your silver medal - yes, of course you wished it was gold (again) but you should be PROUD of your Olympic record. Thank you for a great start to the 2010 Olympics!
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ian - 1 year, 11 months ago

Jenn,

Congratulations on winning the silver medal. You displayed incredible grace under pressure on your finals run and even moreso in your words and gestures after the event was done. Your family must be so proud of you. You have represented our fine nation in the most admirable way. You make us all proud to be Canadian. You're the best!
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perlerfan227 - 1 year, 11 months ago

you rock,you shouldnt of gotten silver,you deserve gold!!
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PaulTakano - 1 year, 11 months ago

Congrats Jenn On your Silver! Great run and we are so proud of you! You are a true Canadian Hero, hopefully you will add another Gold to both your Medals, in 4 years!! WOOO HOOO. Paul Takano from Toronto.
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kcs - 1 year, 11 months ago

Hi Jennifer Heil You rock!!! You are great at sports!!!! What an amazing run!!! Your sport is my favorite sport too! You were incredible out there!You are awesome so awesome. It was fun watching you!You put so much effort into it!!!! You are great and cool awesome name!!!!!Your #1
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kcs - 1 year, 11 months ago

thank you for repesenting our county hope you do relly well and do your best in the Olympics go for gold you seem to really enjoy your sport your a great sports person I hope you make some new fiends from other counties you have worked so hard we will be cearing for you your a great competitor have a great time love your fans in Kelowna Johanna, Angelina Capri
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coolgirl101 - 1 year, 11 months ago

YOU ROCK JENNIFER HEIL .......................I HOPE YOU WIN A GOLD METAL!!!!!!!!!!!CAUSE YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bayview - 1 year, 11 months ago

Bonne chance au jeu Olimpiques!
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Bayview - 1 year, 11 months ago

Bonne Chance au jeu Olympiques!! Nous aime Freestyle Skiing!

Par:Cailey ey Abby!
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brytenrocks - 1 year, 11 months ago

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repairman1946 - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear Jennifer,

First off I must thank you for making the beginning my Olympic experience enjoyable.

I wish you all the best in your life endeavors, and hope you finish your degree in Management Studies, and that you continue your work in jewelry design.

I applauded you for your passionate commitment to raising awareness of the plight and power of girls around the world.

I wish you all the best in your World Cup events in Japan, Sweden, and Spain. Hopefully you will get a gold metal in all of your events.

Sincerely,
Gary MacKenzie
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kookie234 - 1 year, 11 months ago

Chere Jennifer,
Bonjour,je suis contente de t'ecrire aujourd'hui.Je m'interesse au ski acrobatique.J'aime votre facon de pratique ce sport. Je suis heureuse que tu sois a Vancouver pour representer le Canada.Tu m'inspire beacoup avec tout les efforts que tu as fait.
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12345summsky - 1 year, 11 months ago

Chere Jennifer Heil,

Desole pour entendre que vous n'avez pas obtenu la medaille d'or dan la ski de acrobatique. Je veins d'aussi. Je de Canada espere que nous gagnoun l'olimpic. A moi vous etes la meilleur olimpic athelete Je suis jamais ai vu. Pourquoi avez-vous choisi au ski de acrobatique dans l'olimpics? Serez-vous dans l' olimpics l'annee prochaine? Ce que vous fait aime de d'est un olimpian.
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Chloe - 1 year, 11 months ago

Have a great time in the olymipics.I belive in you!bonne chance pour es oylmpiques!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Warden - 1 year, 11 months ago

Amazing! Good Job! Way to go!
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Erwin - 1 year, 11 months ago

Always proud of what you have done for Canada as an amazing athlete and ambassador for sport and women.
Wishing you all the best in the future. I hope to see you in future World Cup events and hope that you might reconsider Sochi! ;o)

So proud!

Take care!
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Erwin - 1 year, 11 months ago

And I'm sure I can speak on behalf of most people in Edmonton...

WE ARE SO PROUD!!!
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kcs - 1 year, 11 months ago

Dear Jennifer,

You are a great skiier! Your awsome! You are really pretty. Have a great time at the Olympics.How many medals have you won? Were they a bronze, silver, or gold medal? Are you used to the cold because you are from Edmonton? Nice job skiing! How s it in Vancover and does it feel nice to be in the Vancouver 2010 Olympics?

From Courtney and Elly and Raevyn
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Deena - 1 year, 11 months ago

Chere Jeniffer,
Bonjour je suis tres contente de t'ecrire aujourd' hui.
Je mintesse au le ski acrobatique. J'aime votre facon de practiquer
cesport. Je suis heureutse que tu sois a Vancouver pour representer
le Canada. Tu m'inspire beaucoup avec toutles efforts que tu as faitfer.
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kcs - 1 year, 11 months ago

Great job!!!!!! I loved watching your jumps and air .You were absolutely incredible. We showed the boys that we're not the only ones that can receive medals. IT must be an honor that you got a medal. You made us very proud to be Canadian. You inspire women across the country. You have got style on the slopes. God bless you. Have fun and don't work too hard. GIRLS RULE!

Yours truly: Rachel and Chantal
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Mika-Amy Savoie-Water Smarties - 1 year, 11 months ago

hi good lock
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pieman4 - 1 year, 11 months ago

:) :)
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diannecraig - 1 year, 11 months ago

thanks for making us proud. i am sure you have put in a lot of time & effort. It has been great to watch from Ontario
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CanadianMaden - 1 year, 11 months ago

Congratulations on your SILVER medal Jenn ! Thank you for your hard work and true Canadian spirit !
You started the medal train for us in Vancouver, and it just kept on runnin !
WITH GLOWING HEARTS....WE BELIEVE ▌♥ ▌

All the best to you,
Doreen
Brampton, Ontario
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Aimes - 1 year, 11 months ago

way to go!!!
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crazycanuck67 - 1 year, 11 months ago

I was really hoping to bump into you in Vancouver over the past couple weeks and tell you in person; I am so proud of you! Your race was amazing! I have so much respect for you. Thank you for representing Canada with such amazing athleticism and class! Bryan
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Philippe - 1 year, 11 months ago

Congratulation on your medals in Torino, Vancouver and in Japan today. Felicitation pour tes medailles a Turin, Vancouver et au Japon! I am in Quebec city and 15 years old. I asked my parents more so I can see your run in Vancouver. Keep it up.
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cyn_jen_2_1 - 1 year, 10 months ago

What is it like to be an athlete?
I've always loved freestyle skiing, especially the jumps and flips. After seeing the olympics, it just brought me even closer to skiing. I love skiing!!

Congrats on your silver!! Great job, Jen!!

Cynthia L. (Cyn)
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Arden - 1 year, 10 months ago

March 22, 2010

Dear Jennifer Heil,
My name is Arden Musgrave and I’m a Grade 6 student at Steele St. P.S. in Barrie Ont. I really enjoyed watching you ski! My whole family sat down to watch you. Even my noisy little dog was quiet and watching the TV. I was extremely happy that you won the silver medal in moguls freestyle skiing. If I was an athlete, I wouldn’t care if I won or not, I would be super excited to be there. Anyways, CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!

How hard is moguls? I was watching “Super Bodies” and it was about all the pressure on a mogul’s skier’s knees. From what I saw, it looks like it really hurts! I bet you can hardly walk the next day!

I read that you were a freestyle swimmer for a 11 years and you competed in provincial competitions. Do you sometimes wish that you had kept on swimming? And why did you stop?

When you travel to competitions, are you allowed to bring family and friends? The support probably helps a lot. And if they can’t come, do you get lonely? But if you have any friends that also compete, it wouldn’t be to lonely. Did you make any new friends at the Olympics?

How is training? How often do you have to train? And how do you train in the summer? I find it really cool how the Ariel athletes go off a huge ramp and do tricks into a pool.

I want to thank you for the inspiration you have given me. I may not go to the Olympics one day, but I will still “do the important things to my fullest”, just like your motto says!

Sincerely ,
Arden Musgrave
cenwright@mail1.scdsb.on.ca
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