Gerry Sorensen

Gerry Sorensen (born October 15, 1958) is a Canadian former female alpine skier.[2]

Gerry Sorensen
Born (1958-10-15) October 15, 1958
Kimberly, British Columbia, Canada
OccupationAlpine skier
Skiing career
DisciplinesDownhill, Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G
World Cup debutDecember 12, 1980[1]
Olympics
Teams1[1]
World Championships
Teams1
Medals1 (1 gold)
World Cup
Seasons4
Wins5
Podiums6
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Women's alpine skiing
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1982 SchladmingDownhill

Sorensen was born in Kimberley, British Columbia, and began skiing at the age of 10.[3]

World Cup victories
Date Location Race
February 8, 1981Austria HausDownhill
January 13, 1982Switzerland GrindelwaldDownhill
January 14, 1982Switzerland GrindelwaldDownhill
January 7, 1984France Puy St. VincentDownhill
January 8, 1984France Puy St. VincentCombined

References
  1. "FIS-Ski - biographie: SORENSEN Gerry". International Ski Federation. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2011.
  2. Brooks, Janet (1984-03-05). "U.S. skier reassesses career after win". The Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 2010-02-16.
  3. Scott, Chic (September 2005). Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains. Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. pp. 227–228. ISBN 978-1-894765-64-0. Retrieved 7 September 2011.


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