Marilou Dozois-Prévost
Personal Details
Biography
CAREER NOTES
- Finished 10th in 48 kg at first Olympic Games in 2008
- Two-time Commonwealth Games medallist, winning gold in 2010 (53 kg) and silver in 2006 (48 kg)
- The 2010 gold medal in Delhi was her first international gold medal
- Veteran of many World Championships
PERSONAL
- Switched from gymnastics to weightlifting at age 13
- Has set multiple Canadian records in 48 and 53 kg events
- Retired briefly in attempt to reach 2008 Olympic Games
- Passenger on Air France flight that crashed off the runway in Toronto in 2005
Olympic Highlights
| Games | Sport | Event | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Beijing | Weightlifting | 48kg - Women | 10 |
