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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet skier Dara Howell

Dara Howell of Canada competes during finals for the womens FIS Ski  Slopestyle World Cup at U.S. Snowboarding and Freeskiing Grand Prix on December 21, 2013 in Copper Mountain, Colorado.
Dara Howell of Canada competes during finals for the womens FIS Ski Slopestyle World Cup at U.S. Snowboarding and Freeskiing Grand Prix on December 21, 2013 in Copper Mountain, Colorado. Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Sport: Freestyle Skiing

Age: 19

Hometown: Huntsville, Ont.

Accomplishments:

  • 2013 World Championship Silver Medallist.
  • 2013 X Games Bronze Medallist.

Interesting Fact: When she isn’t skiing, one of Howell’s favourite hobbies is wakesurfing.

Chances: Having proven herself on the world stage at such a young age at the X Games and World Championships, Howell can’t be overlooked as a potential medal contender in the new Olympic sport of ski slopestyle.

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