10 Quibs from Simon Dumont
by: Brian Schroy
Over the course of the next few months, we’ll be giving profiles on different athletes across the action sports world, which we started last week with our piece on Peter Olenick. This week, we’re continuing with our penchant for obscure knowledge, and asked Simon Dumont to sit down with us. After asking a few questions, we managed to dig up 10 facts that most people never knew about the man, the myth, the legend.
1. What is your biggest fear?
“ My biggest fear is not being remembered as one of the best skiers in the world. I want to leave the sport with a legacy.”
2. Apart from skiing what are your favorite activities?
“I enjoy tennis, golf, road biking, volleyball, and anything else involving competition. I like to constantly challenge myself so I do not lose my competitive edge in my down time.”
3. What is your favorite condiment?
“I love any kind of hot sauce. Hot sauce releases natural endorphins and it just tastes delicious. If there is any hot sauce brand looking for an athlete then let me know.”
4. What is the weirdest thing you have ever made a profit off of?
“When I was a little kid I was in an LL Bean ad skijoring. Skijoring is when you ski behind a group of dogs.”
5. What is your favorite place in the world?
“Rio De Janeiro. It consists of rainforest, great beaches, amazing food, beautiful women, and a breathtaking city. What else could you ask for?”
6. If you could choose any other sport to be professional at, what would it be?
“I would be a golfer, driver, or soccer player in Europe. Those guys live the life.”
7. Who is your celebrity crush?
“I have 3: Keira Knightley, Minka Kelly and Rachel McAdams.”
8. If you had to choose, would you rather do the Quarter Pipe or Cube Pipe again?
“I would probably choose option C. Shoot myself in the arm.”
9. Who is your favorite athlete outside of skiing?
“I would say Tiger Woods or Michael Jordan. I admire the best of the best.”
10. Who is your biggest influence?
“Riley Poor. Someone who has gone through so much adversity and can stay so positive makes me envious.”
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