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Jennifer Rodriguez
- 2002 Olympic double bronze medalist (1000m, 1500m)
- Three time Olympian (1998, 2002, 2006)
- Won seven World Championship medals – three gold, two silver (500m); one gold, bronze (1500m)
- 2005 World Sprint Champion
- Collected a total of 25 World Cup medals during the 2003-05 seasons (13 gold, seven silver and five bronze)
- Won 14 individual international medals in 2003, five of which were gold…won 19 international medals in 2004, including 10 gold
- Five-time U.S. Single Distance champion (1000m twice, 1500m twice, 3000m); U.S. Allround champion for three-consecutive years (1999-2001)
- Won the 2005 U.S. Sprint Championships; was second in 2003
- First Cuban-American to compete in the Olympic Winter Games and to win an Olympic medal
- Considers her fourth-place finish in 3000m at the 1998 Olympic Winter Games the best skated race in her life "I wasn’t expected to be in the top-10 and I skated my best possible race at the best possible moment. That race brought me into elite status."
- Became the first American woman in history to earn a spot on the Olympic Team in all five events in 2002
- Started roller skating at the age of 4 when she was invited to a birthday party at a roller rink
- At first, had no interest in now husband Boutiette…she said she thought he was "gross."
- Influenced by her parents and coaches but says her strongest influence is her husband because “he was there when I took my first steps on the ice and has been there every step of the way since”
- Collects Hard Rock Café pins and enjoys snowboarding, jet skiing, cycling, playing paintball, movies, learning about WWII and reading Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Anne Rice books
- Would like to pursue a career as veterinarian or physical therapist
A top athlete in inline speed skating and artistic roller skater, Rodriguez was a multiple national champion in artistic roller skating and placed second and third at the world championships in inline speed skating. In 1993, she became the world champion. After the urging of her boyfriend (now husband) KC Boutiette, Rodriguez switched to the ice in late 1996 to pursue her Olympic dream. Just a little over a year later, Rodriguez finished fourth in the 3000m at the 1998 Olympics.
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On winning second bronze medal at 2002 Olympics: “I'm very happy. It doesn't have to do with the medals. I'm happy about my race today. The medals are a bonus."
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Height: 5'4½
Born: 6/8/1976
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Resides: Park City, Utah
Sport: Speed Skating
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