Kimberly Joines

Who is Kimberly Joines?

Kimberly Joines is a Canadian alpine skier. Formerly a keen snowboarder, an accident in 2000 left her without the use of her legs. She subsequently joined the Canadian para-Alpine ski team. She competed in the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics in five events: Downhill, Super G, Super combined, Giant Slalom and Slalom.

Joines won a bronze medal at the Torino Paralympic games in 2006. She was suspended in 2007 after being tested positive for marijuana. She also competed in Wheelchair Basketball at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens.