Chirine njeim biography for kids

Chirine Njeim was born in 1984, and three years later, her father taught her how to ski; she learned to use the lift and make some turns.

Njeim began training and competing in Lebanon at 11-years-old, after joining the Faraya Mzaar Ski Club.

She faced her first major challenge at the age of 12 when she decided to move to France, away from her family and friends, to study and train with a personal coach.

Chirine njeim biography for kids

Njeim thus participated in several international junior races in Europe.

“Skiing is not very well supported in Lebanon. My career as a ski racer would have never come true if I didn’t have such an incredible family that believed in me and pushed me to follow my dreams,” she told StepFeed.

The experience was certainly difficult, but Njeim said that it taught her to be confident, independent and responsible.

At 14, Njeim moved to Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah. She studied at Rowland Hall School and train