Maxime Dufour-Lapointe
A moguls pioneer whose Olympic triumph with her sisters became a symbol of family and Canadian sporting excellence.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Canadian freestyle skier·Birthday: February 9·Millennials
Biography
Maxime Dufour-Lapointe didn't just ski; she created a family dynasty on the moguls course. The middle sister of the famed Dufour-Lapointe trio, her career is forever intertwined with the historic moment at the 2014 Sochi Olympics where she and her sisters, Chloé and Justine, shared the podium. Maxime's silver medal that day, behind her younger sister's gold, was a testament to a unique blend of fierce competitiveness and unwavering familial support. Her skiing was characterized by a powerful, aggressive style, mastering the punishing bumps with a technical precision that made her a consistent World Cup threat for nearly a decade. While the Olympic spotlight shone brightest in Sochi, her career was built on years of dedication, overcoming injuries and the immense pressure of being part of a sporting phenomenon. Today, her legacy extends beyond medals as an advocate for athlete mental health and a reminder that the most profound victories are sometimes shared.
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.
Maxime was born in 1989, 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 Maxime Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Maxime's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
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
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the silver medal in women's moguls at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
- Earned a World Cup victory in Deer Valley, Utah, in 2012.
- Achieved a career-best overall World Cup ranking of fourth in the 2011-12 season.
- Stood on the podium with both her sisters at the 2014 Olympics, a unique family achievement.
Did You Know?
She and her sisters are the first trio of siblings to podium in the same individual Olympic event since 1908.
Maxime is a certified yoga instructor and incorporates it into her training and post-athletic life.
She initially wanted to be a gymnast but switched to skiing after trying a trampoline camp for mogul skiers.
She speaks four languages: French, English, Spanish, and some Russian.
“We pushed each other. We were teammates, but we were also sisters. That was our strength.”
