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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet figure skater Patrick Chan

 Patrick Chan of Canada competes in the men's short program during day one of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 5, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan.
Patrick Chan of Canada competes in the men's short program during day one of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2013/2014 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on December 5, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images

Sport: Figure Skating

Event: Singles

Age: 23

Hometown: Ottawa, Ont.

Accomplishments:

  • Three-time World Champion.
  • Seven-time Canadian Champion.
  • 2011 Canadian Athlete of the Year.

Interesting Fact: Chan has been seen as a prodigy for his entire career. He made his senior international debut in 2006 at age 15.

Chances: After a disappointing 5th-place finish in Vancouver in 2010, Chan has rebounded strongly and is once again a favourite to earn a medal in men’s singles skating.

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