Erin Mielzynski, who made history in March when she became the first Canadian woman to win a World Cup slalom race since 1971, was recently honoured by Guelph council.
But first, Mielzynski stop ped by her former high school, Bishop Macdonell, where she was recognized at an all-school assembly. In addition to speaking to the students, Erin met with faculty, student leaders and athletes.
That evening, Mielzynski was celebrated at a Guelph council meeting, where Mayor Karen Farbridge made a special presentation.
Mielzynski, now 21, made history on March 4 in Ofterschwang, Germany when she became the first Canadian woman to win a World Cup slalom race since Betsy Clifford in 1971.
Mielzynski is a former water-skier who won a silver medal at the 2006 world waterskiing junior championships before focusing full-time on alpine skiing.
The Georgian Peaks Ski Club member has been part of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team since 2008 and made her Olympic debut at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, BC, finishing 20th in the slalom. She finished 16th in slalom at the 2011 world championships.
Following her win in Germany this year, Mielzynski is ranked 13th in the world.
