Ochowicz in February 2008
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Birth name | Elizabeth Kristine Ochowicz |
Born |
Waukesha, Wisconsin |
December 15, 1983
Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
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Country | United States |
Sport | Speed skating |
Elizabeth Kristine "Elli" Ochowicz (born December 15, 1983) is an Olympic speed skater who has competed in the three Winter Olympics.
Ochowicz was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to Jim Ochowicz and Sheila Young. After beginning her training in the Milwaukee area, she moved to Salt Lake City to continue training. She graduated from The Winter Sports School in Park City in fall 2002.
Ochowicz competed in the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics. As of 2010, she lives in Palo Alto, California.