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 Canadian Freestyle Ski Association
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Date of Birth: 16/11/78 |
Place of Birth: North Bay, ON |
Years on National Team: 3 |
National champion Steve Omischl is one of Canada's fastest rising stars in men's aerials. He's finished fourth in the World Cup standings the past two seasons and was named the World Cup's male rookie of the year for 1999-2000. In his World Cup debut at Blackcomb, B.C., in 1992 he won the silver medal.
He hasn't slowed down this season in preparation for the Olympic Games with three top-five finishes so far in World Cup competition.
What Canada Did
Feb. 19 - Men's aerials: Steve Omischi, North Bay, Ont., was 11th in a field of 12 finalists
Feb. 16 - Men's aerials: Steve Omischi, North Bay, Ont., placed fourth in a field of 25 in eliminations, advanced to final
Steve Omischi Photos
Steve Omischl takes to the air
2002 Games Freestyle Skiing Coverage
