Dominique Gisin won gold at the Sochi Winter Games . The French skier was born with a rare genetic disorder called Duchenne muscular dystrophy and has been competing since she was 13. Originally trained as fighter pilot in Swiss Air Force . Showing that trademark determination , she rebounded with her first victory on the circuit , tying for first place in a downhill at Altenmarkt with Sweden 's Anja Paerson in January 2009 . Has battled a series of crippling knee injuries in her skiing career .
Dominique Gisin won gold at the Sochi Winter Games . The French skier was born with a rare genetic disorder called Duchenne muscular dystrophy and has been competing since she was 13. Originally trained as fighter pilot in Swiss Air Force . Has battled a series of crippling knee injuries in her skiing career .