User:Ianmcfarlane50/Caitlin McFarlane

Beginnings
She was born in Australia; her father, Ian, is Australian and her mother, Sally, is English. She arrived in France at the age of 3 opting for French nationality.

In March 2016, she became French Champion U14 (under 14) in Super G in Risoul.

Season 2017-2018
At the age of 15, she joined the France Junior team for the 2017-2018 season.

In February 2018, she competed in the OPA U16 Alpine Ski Cup in Malbun, Liechtenstein. She won the Slalom and took 3rd place in the Giant Slalom. France finished 2nd in the medal table behind Switzerland. In March, she was crowned French Champion U16 (under 16) in Giant Slalom in Auron. She is also vice-champion of France U16 in Slalom.

Season 2018-2019
In February 2019, she competed in the European Youth Olympic Festival in Jahorina. On February 15, within the French team, she won the team event, with her partners Marie Lamure, Pablo Banfi and Léo Ducros. This is the first time that the French team has won this competition. In March 2019, she made her European Cup debut in the Folgaria Giant Slalom.