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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet luger Samuel Edney

Samuel Edney of Canada after finishing the final run of the men's luge singles final on day 3 of the 2010 Winter Olympics at Whistler Sliding Centre on February 14, 2010 in Whistler.
Samuel Edney of Canada after finishing the final run of the men's luge singles final on day 3 of the 2010 Winter Olympics at Whistler Sliding Centre on February 14, 2010 in Whistler. Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Sport: Luge

Age: 29

Hometown: Calgary, Alta.

Accomplishments:

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  • 2013 World Championship Silver Medallist (team relay).
  • 2012 World Championship Bronze Medallist (team relay).

Interesting Fact: In a sport largely dominated by Germans, Edney has set international records for a Canadian, finishing 5th in the World Championship and 7th at the 2010 games in Vancouver.

Chances: Singles luge has never been an area of strength for Canada but in the relay events Edney leads a Canadian team that could compete for a medal in Sochi.

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