Chloé Dufour-Lapointe
A Canadian moguls skier whose silver medal at the Sochi Olympics was part of an unprecedented family podium sweep.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Canadian freestyle skier·Birthday: December 2·Millennials
Biography
Chloé Dufour-Lapointe didn't just compete in the Olympics; she lived a family fairytale on the world's biggest stage. Part of a trio of skiing sisters from Montreal, she carved her own path in the demanding world of freestyle moguls, known for her technical precision and powerful turns. Her career highlight came at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, where she launched herself to a silver medal, finishing directly behind her younger sister Justine, who took gold, while their eldest sister, Maxime, placed 12th. This historic moment, with two sisters on the podium, captured global attention. Beyond that iconic day, Chloé was a consistent world-class performer, claiming a World Championship title in dual moguls and multiple World Cup victories, proving her success was built on more than just a magical family moment.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Chloé was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Chloé Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Chloé's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Olympic silver medal in women's moguls at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games.
- Became the 2013 FIS World Champion in dual moguls.
- Earned a silver medal at the 2011 FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships.
- Achieved multiple World Cup podium finishes throughout her career.
Did You Know?
She and her sisters Justine and Maxime were the first trio of sisters to compete in the same Olympic freestyle skiing event.
The Dufour-Lapointe sisters' 1-2 finish in Sochi was the first time sisters had taken the top two spots in an Olympic event since 1998.
She studied commerce at the Université de Montréal while competing at the elite level.
Her nickname within the team was 'CDL'.
“The mountain doesn't care about your feelings; you just have to execute.”
