Sophie Marois

Sophie Marois (born 30 March 2001)[1] is a Canadian artistic gymnast who competed at the 2018 World Championships. She is the 2017 Pan American champion on the balance beam.

Sophie Marois
Country represented Canada
Born (2001-03-30) March 30, 2001
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DisciplineWomen's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior international elite
Years on national team2017–present (CAN)
ClubMéga-Gym
Head coach(es)Frank Kistler
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Women’s artistic gymnastics
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
World Challenge Cup 0 0 2
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 LimaBalance Beam
Pacific Rim Championships
Bronze medal – third place2018 MedellínVault

Early life

Marois was born in Montreal, Quebec, in 2001.[2]

Career

Maross began competing for the senior Canadian national artistic gymnastics team in 2017.[2] That same year, Marois finished in first place on the balance beam at the Pan American Championships.[2] Marois was part of the Canadian team at the 2018 World Artistic Gymnastics Championship.[3] Marois had been named to the team as a reserve, but was called in to compete after Laurie Dénommée injured her ankle days before the competition.[4] The team finished the competition in fourth place, the best finish for the Canadian women's artistic gymnastics program as of 2018.[3][5]

References
  1. "Sophie Marois". The Gymternet. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  2. "Sophie Marois | Gymnastics Canada". www.gymcan.org. Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
  3. "Canada reaches women's team final at artistic gymnastics worlds | CBC Sports". CBC. Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
  4. "Denommée et Marois : deux destins différents aux mondiaux | Sportcom". www.sportcom.qc.ca (in French). Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
  5. "Canada's women narrowly miss podium at artistic gymnastics worlds | CBC Sports". CBC. Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
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