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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet curler Ryan Harnden

Third Ryan Fry, Skip Brad Jacobs  and Lead Ryan Harnden celebrate after winning the Men's Final against Team Morris at the Roar of the Rings Canadian Olympic Curling Trials on December 8, 2013 at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Third Ryan Fry, Skip Brad Jacobs and Lead Ryan Harnden celebrate after winning the Men's Final against Team Morris at the Roar of the Rings Canadian Olympic Curling Trials on December 8, 2013 at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Trevor Hagan/Getty Images

Sport: Curling

Age: 27

Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

Accomplishments:

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  • 2013 Brier Championship with Northern Ontario.
  • 2013 World Championship Silver Medallist.

Interesting Fact: Before every match Ryan Harnden consumes a mix of Red Bull and Gatorade called the “Blue Lagoon.”

Chances: Although they may not repeat Kevin Martin’s team’s gold medal performance for Canada in 2010, Canada has always been a strong competitor in curling and this year should be no different.

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