| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 March 1995 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Sport | Freestyle skiing |
| Event | Half-pipe |
Amy Fraser (born 29 March 1995) is a Canadian freestyle skier who competes internationally in the half-pipe discipline. [1] [2]
Amy Fraser was born on March 29, 1995, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She began skiing at the age of two, but did not start freestyle skiing until her early twenties. She graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences in 2016. [2]
Fraser has been part of the national team since 2019. [1] During the 2021-22 World Cup Season, Fraser finished in the top ten in three of four events, including a career-best 6th in Calgary. [1] [3]
On January 24, 2022, Fraser was named to Canada's 2022 Olympic team in the halfpipe event. [4] [5]
In February 2024, Fraser won her first World Cup gold in the halfpipe ski category. [6]
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