Club: University of Calgary

Coach: Mitch Ostberg/Leigh Vierling

Weight Class: 72 kg

Hometown: Valhalla Centre, AB

Birthdate: Jun 26, 1971

The native of Valhalla Centre, Alberta is the recognized leader of Canada's women's program which she has been a central part of since 1993. Training at the University of Calgary with coaches Leigh Vierling and Mitch Ostberg, Christine has had a storied career which has built towards the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. She is a six-time World Champion and also has won a silver and bronze medal at the World Championships, a five-time Canada Cup gold medalist and a winner of multiple international championships including the Gilbert Schaub (France), Hans von Zons (Germany), Austrian Ladies Open, Klippan Lady Open (Sweden) and Poland Open. Due to injury she did not compete in 2002 and worked hard to regain her form for the latter part of 2003. She finished second at the 2003 World Cup and first at the 2004 Klippan Open, 2004 Austrian Open, 2004 Olympic Qualifier and 2004 Canada Cup. Christine won ten consecutive Senior National Championships from 1992 to 2001 prior to her injury reduced schedule. Recent indications are that she is back on top of her world-class form and ready to perform in Athens.

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