American World Cup alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist Julia Mancuso was born in Reno, Nevada, U.S. on March 9, 1984. It was in November 20, 1999 that she had her World Cup Debut at the age of 15 in Copper Mountain, Colorado. She was also named as the first American woman to win a gold medal in eight years in the 2006 Olympic Games. After she recovered from her injuries, Julia continued playing the sport she loved and luckily, she won not only once but twice! That’s right, 2 silver medals at the 2010 Winter Games.
Want to know how she maintains an outstanding performance, well then here’s what she has to say: “A lot of yoga and Pilates. I also like stretching. I always travel with a foam roller. What has helped me prevent injuries is being connected and having my body aligned. Every morning, I roll out and then work on my core and my balance.”
When asked about her diet, she confides in one of her interviews: “I did when I was younger. When the Zone diet came out, I was all about it—especially because I was becoming a woman and feeling chubby and uncomfortable in my body. I remember bringing cottage cheese and chicken breasts to lunch all the time, and now I’m like, “What was I thinking?” But fad workouts can be really fun. There’s a month when we have a little time off, and that’s when I experiment with workouts that “normal” folks do, like CrossFit.”
Body Measurement (2014 – Age 30)
Height: 169cm | 5 feet, 6Inches
Weight: 64kg | 140lbs
Bra/Bust Size: 14A| 36A
Waist Size: 71cm | 28 in
Hip Size: 91cm | 36 in