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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skeleton racer John Fairbairn

John Fairbairn of Canada competes during heat one of the Men's Skeleton at the Viessmann FIBT Bob & Skeleton World Cup at the Olympia Bob Run on January 10, 2014 in St Moritz, Switzerland.
John Fairbairn of Canada competes during heat one of the Men's Skeleton at the Viessmann FIBT Bob & Skeleton World Cup at the Olympia Bob Run on January 10, 2014 in St Moritz, Switzerland. Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Sport: Skeleton

Age: 30

Hometown: Calgary, Alta.

Accomplishments:

  • Top-10 finish at the 2012 World Championship.

Interesting Fact: Was chosen as a forerunner for the Vancouver Olympics, meaning he didn’t compete but he was able to gain valuable experience from the athletes and atmosphere.

Chances: His highest finish on the World Cup circuit is 9th, so he’s not expected to make a significant splash in Sochi.

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