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 .
Dominique Gisin won gold at the Sochi Winter Games . Tied for first prize with Tina Maze in women 's downhill . Originally trained as fighter pilot in Swiss Air Force . Has battled a series of crippling knee injuries in her skiing career .