A native of Ottawa, Kristina started skating when she was 11 because she wanted to distinguish herself from her ski-crazed family.
Good news for Canada.
At the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Kristina carried a heavy load competing in five events, capturing a silver and a bronze medal to add to the Olympic silver medal in the women's 1500m and Team Pursuit event at the 2006 Torino Games.
A conscientious athlete and advocate, Kristina speaks passionately about much more than her sport and her Olympic accomplishments.
Her diverse range of topics includes teamwork, community, the environment, and her work with Right To Play. And, she recently presented at the Moses
Znaimer’s ideaCity Conference on The Power and Purpose of Uncertainty and continues to deliver
provocative and engaging talks across Canada.
Her thoughtful demeanor and humility resonate with corporate and youth audiences alike.
